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90% Saudi disabled people suffered sexual abuse: Report

Sat Nov 9, 2013 16:44:30

Ninety percent of Saudi mentally or physically disabled people are subjected to sexual abuse across the kingdom, a new report says.

Trilateral nuclear talks productive: Deputy FM

Sat Nov 9, 2013 15:52:00

Iranian deputy foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has said that the trilateral talks among Iran, EU and US over the Islamic republic’s nuclear energy program were “productive”.

Israel only suspect in Arafat killing: Investigators

Fri Nov 8, 2013 18:07:16

Palestinian investigators said on Friday that Israel is the "only suspect" in the 2004 death of Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat.

Army retakes Aleppo strategic base in dawn attack

Fri Nov 8, 2013 16:56:12

Syrian army has driven foreign backed militant groups from a strategic military base near the disputed northern city of Aleppo on Friday morning.

Hezbollah warns against Israeli spy devices along Lebanon border

Fri Nov 8, 2013 13:52:46

Hezbollah has warned against the recently installed Israeli spy devices along the border, urging the Lebanese government to act against the move.

Jordan to take Saudi seat on UN Security Council

Fri Nov 8, 2013 13:27:27

Jordan is expected to take up a UN Security Council seat that Saudi Arabia won and then rejected, diplomats say.

Arafat death a ‘political assassination’: Widow of ex-Palestine leader

Fri Nov 8, 2013 11:35:10

The widow of the late Palestinian leader has described the death of her husband, Yasser Arafat, as a 'political assassination' that constitutes 'the crime of the century'.

Syria army retakes 3 towns near Damascus, kills many rebels

Fri Nov 8, 2013 08:41:52

Syrian army forces continue the battle against foreign-backed militants around the capital, retaking three towns near Damascus.

Saudi nuclear weapons 'on order' from Pakistan: Report

Fri Nov 8, 2013 08:29:54

Saudi Arabia has invested in Pakistani nuclear weapons projects, and believes it could obtain atomic bombs at will, a report says.

Saudi-Pakistani new alliance to topple Syrian government

Thu Nov 7, 2013 22:12:07

Saudi Arabia, one of the biggest spenders of the foreign-sponsored war in Syria is turning to Pakistan to train militants, repeating a partnership that once failed in Afghanistan, a new report says.

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