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Saudi Arabia will execute 'atheist for insulting the prophet'
Ahmad Al-Shamri renounced Islam and uploaded his views on social media. The religious police soon visited.
Romil Patel Apr 28, 2017
'It's like making an arsonist the fire chief': Saudi Arabia joins UN women's group
Saudi Arabia, where women must have male guardians, elected to UN group for empowering women.
Shane Croucher Apr 24, 2017
Won't let your citizens access the internet? Fine, no more IP addresses for you
AFRINIC is considering banning countries that cut off internet access from receiving new IP addresses.
Mary-Ann Russon Apr 21, 2017
US Defence Secretary James Mattis heads to Middle East to discuss Islamic State and Syria
Mattis will arrive in Saudi capital Riyadh on 18 April, before visiting Israel, Qatar, Egypt and Djibouti.
Pavitra Dwibhashyam Apr 18, 2017
Brexit Britain has turned a blind eye to the death penalty - we're busy trading morals for money
We've prioritised trade and the economy over human life.
Kate Allen Apr 11, 2017
Duterte to discuss terrorism, drug war, alleged abuse of Filipino workers during Middle East tour
The Philippines president is also looking at tapping investments from the three oil-rich nations.
Ananya Roy Apr 07, 2017
Women divorced through newspaper ad and postcard amid triple talaq row in India
India's top court is in the process of deciding whether the practice of triple talaq is unconstitutional.
Divya Kishore Apr 06, 2017
Why I tried to make a citizen's arrest on General Al-Asiri of Saudi Arabia
It shows how broken politics is when an adviser to one of the most brutal world regimes is invited to meet MPs.
Sam Walton Mar 31, 2017
Saudi general gives crowd the middle finger after dodging citizen's arrest by London peace activist
Sam Walton attempted to arrest General Ahmad Al-Asiri over Saudi Arabia's war crimes in Yemen.
Lara Rebello Mar 31, 2017
Over 2 million to attend world's biggest Camel fest in Saudi Arabia
The 2017 King Abdulaziz Camel Festival kicked off on 19 March.
Ananya Roy Mar 22, 2017
Families of 9/11 terror attack victims sue Saudi Arabia in US court for allegedly funding al-Qaeda
Family members of over 800 victims are seeking unspecified damages from the Saudi Arabian government.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Mar 22, 2017
Electronic devices suddenly banned from flights to US from several countries
Eight countries and ten airports are thought to be affected by the ban.
James Tennent Mar 20, 2017
China and Saudi Arabia sign $65bn in deals as King Salman meets Xi Jinping
The memorandums and letters of intent are reported to involve everything from energy to space.
Callum Paton Mar 16, 2017
Saudi Arabia's very first Girls Council meeting had one flaw - there were no girls
A photo of the inaugural meeting has gone viral.
Lydia Smith Mar 14, 2017
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman leaves for US to meet Trump
Meanwhile, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz is on a month-long trip through Asia.
Divya Kishore Mar 13, 2017
Paradise lost: How the Maldives sold its land to Saudi Arabia and turned a blind eye to Isis
King Salman's visit to the islands demonstrates the corruption of the regime that seized power in 2012.
Julie Lenarz Mar 07, 2017
Saudi Arabia rejects claims Riyadh police tortured 2 transgender women from Pakistan to death
Pakistani media reported that Amna (35) and Meeno (26) had died on 28 February while in Riyadh police's custody.
Ananya Roy Mar 07, 2017
Saudi Arabia: 2 transgender Pakistanis allegedly tortured to death by police in Riyadh
They had reportedly been arrested for cross-dressing in public.
Divya Kishore Mar 02, 2017
Pakistan Airlines denies dangerous overcrowding with standing passengers on three-hour flight
Carrier launches probe into claims that extra passengers were squeezed onto the full to capacity plane.
Callum Paton Feb 27, 2017
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir makes landmark visit to Iraq
It is the first high-level contact between the two countries in 28 years.
Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 26, 2017
Mission possible: Self-destructing phones are now a reality
This story will self-destruct in 10 seconds.
Owen Hughes Feb 10, 2017
At least 39,000 Pakistani nationals deported from Saudi Arabia in 4 months, report
Sources said the involvement of a number of Pakistanis in some terrorist actions led to the move.
Divya Kishore Feb 10, 2017
Why is the Trump administration targeting the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist entity?
Under the move, the Muslim Brotherhood would join Isis and al-Qaeda as terrorist entities.
Callum Paton Feb 09, 2017
What 'Muslim ban'? Saudi oil minister welcomes Donald Trump election as good for the industry
Khalid al-Falih plays down Trump election promises to make the US independent of the world's oil cartels.
Roger Baird Feb 01, 2017
US warship was real target in 'suicide gunboat' attack on Saudi frigate - Pentagon
Video of attack catches shouts of 'Death to America! Death to Israel! Death to the Jews!' in Arabic.
Mark Piggott Jan 31, 2017
Police arrest activists at BAE Systems for allegedly trying to disarm warplanes bound for Saudi Arabia
Lancashire Police said the men were being held on suspicion of criminal damage.
Divya Kishore Jan 30, 2017
Saudi Arabia and UAE agree to support Trump's Syria and Yemen safe zone plan
The Arab royals pledge cooperation and discuss 'destabilising' activity of Iran.
James Tennent Jan 29, 2017
Beheadings, hangings and firing squads: the death penalty is alive and kicking in the Gulf
Britain sees executors such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait as vital allies after Brexit.
Maya Foa Jan 27, 2017
Shamoon 2.0 malware rears its head again with renewed attacks on Saudi organisations
The Saudi labour ministry among organisations hit with the malware.
India Ashok Jan 24, 2017
Six Brits including two-month-old baby killed in Saudi Arabia minibus crash
Family from Manchester and Glasgow couple involved in crash while travelling to Mecca.
Ewan Palmer Jan 19, 2017
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