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Obama discusses ISIL threat with Saudi king

Thu Jul 3, 2014 08:47:47

U.S. President Barack Obama discussed Iraq and the violent rise of so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group there in a telephone call on Wednesday with Saudi Arabian King Abdullah, the White House said.

ISIL's 'Islamic State' an existential threat to Saudi Arabia

Wed Jul 2, 2014 10:49:45

With the al-Qaeda spin-off Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) now virtually on its northern border, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has appointed a new spy master and a new special envoy for the kingdom. The appointments also strengthen the king’s hand in the succession process.

Prince Bandar appointed special envoy to Saudi king

Tue Jul 1, 2014 12:59:31

Saudi King Abdullah has appointed Prince Bandar Bin Sultan as his special envoy and Prince Khaled bin Bandar as the head of Saudi Intelligence two days after the latter’s dismissal as deputy defense minister.

UK protestors slam Saudi support of terrorists

Mon Jun 30, 2014 08:17:48

Hundreds of people have demonstrated outside the Saudi Embassy in London to protest Riyadh’s policies in the Middle East.

Saudi king sacks deputy defense minister

Sun Jun 29, 2014 08:21:54

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has sacked Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz for unknown reasons.

Saudi King Abdullah hints at new shift on Iraq policy : US official

Sat Jun 28, 2014 18:46:42

A US official says Saudi King Abdullah has told US Secretary of State John Kerry to use his influence to encourage Sunni Muslims to join Iraqi government and army against the radical insurgency launched by so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL).

HRW slams Riyadh for tapping dissidents' phones

Sat Jun 28, 2014 09:22:59

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has slammed Saudi Arabia for infecting and monitoring dissidents' mobile phones with surveillance malware.

Iran Comdr slams Saudi death verdict for Shia scholar

Thu Jun 26, 2014 23:52:49

A senior Iranian commander has slammed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabian for handing down a death sentence to prominent Saudi Shia cleric Ayatollah Nimr al-Nimr, saying his execution will cost Riyadh dearly.

Kerry hosts Persian Gulf Arab allies for talks on Iraq

Thu Jun 26, 2014 20:03:14

US Secretary of State John Kerry has hosted 'emergency talks' with Washington’s Persian Gulf allies to address the spreading crisis in Iraq, where foreign-sponsored ISIL terrorists have captured a swathe of territory.

Saudi, Russian FMs discuss Iraq, Syria in Jeddah

Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:02:07

Saudi Arabian foreign minister and his visiting Russian counterpart have met and held talks in Jeddah, emphasizing on the importance of preserving Syrian and Iraqi territorial integrity despite their opposing views on the foreign-backed insurgency in both Arab nations.

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