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850 Egyptian pilgrims stranded in Jordan
Egypt

850 Egyptian pilgrims stranded in Jordan

A government source has reported that over 850 Egyptian pilgrims are stranded on the border between Saudi Arabia and Jordan,…
Iraq’s Maliki rejects rival’s call for intervention
World

Iraq’s Maliki rejects rival’s call for intervention

Baghdad--Iraq's prime minister on Friday criticized his main rival in last month's inconclusive election for wanting outside intervention, and denounced…
Aviation minister stops additional flights to Medina
Business

Aviation minister stops additional flights to Medina

An ongoing crisis between aviation authorities in Egypt and Saudi Arabia has escalated after the Saudi authority pressured Egypt to…
Saudi legal reforms may take years to show impact
World

Saudi legal reforms may take years to show impact

Riyadh--Plans to modernize Saudi Arabia's legal system -- key to reassuring foreign investors -- will take years due to a…
Gates to discuss Iran pressure during Saudi visit
World

Gates to discuss Iran pressure during Saudi visit

Riyahd--Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss efforts to put pressure on Iran, stabilize Yemen…
Yemen rebels claim to have withdrawn from Saudi border
World

Yemen rebels claim to have withdrawn from Saudi border

Dubai-- Shia rebels in north Yemen said on Tuesday they have withdrawn from an area near the Saudi border, five…
Saudi kills Egyptian national, injures two others
Egypt

Saudi kills Egyptian national, injures two others

An Egyptian national died in hospital Tuesday, nine days after being shot in the head by a Saudi citizen in…
Afghan leader seeks Saudi help with Taliban
World

Afghan leader seeks Saudi help with Taliban

Riyadh-- Afghan President Hamid Karzai will seek Saudi Arabia's spiritual influence and probably its financial clout to reconcile with the…
Saudi releases detained Egyptian fishermen
Egypt

Saudi releases detained Egyptian fishermen

The fishing boat "Sayed Abu Ali" arrived at the port of Suez Tuesday, bringing five fishermen--detained by Saudi Arabian authorities…
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