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Saudi prince under house arrest over ‘coup plan’

Mon Jun 17, 2013 09:26:48

Saudi authorities have placed former deputy Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz under house arrest over his alleged role to stage a coup d'état in the country.

Saudi King, PG Arab states congratulate Rohani

Sun Jun 16, 2013 22:39:22

A number of Persian Gulf Arab states have congratulated president-elect Hassan Rohani over his victory in Iran’s 11th presidential election.

Saudi diplomat seeks political asylum in US

Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:50:31

A Saudi diplomat has taken refuge to the United States in protest to the Kingdom’s crackdown on public demonstrations, al-Alam reports.

Saudi forces arrest some 150 protesters

Wed Jun 12, 2013 17:53:47

Regime forces in Saudi Arabia have arrested some150 people for participation in anti-government protests held in several cities, asking for release of political prisoners.

Saudi rallies urge freedom for political prisoners

Tue Jun 11, 2013 14:32:46

Saudi women have staged protest rallies in the capital Riyadh and the city of Buraidah, calling for the immediate release of political prisoners.

1 Indonesian woman killed in Saudi protest

Mon Jun 10, 2013 13:35:40

An Indonesian protester has died and 17 others have been injured at a protest outside country's consulate in the Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah.

Saudi cleric vows no concession to Hezbollah

Sat Jun 8, 2013 20:15:20

An extremist Saudi religious scholar has praised Egyptian cleric Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi for his condemnation of Hezbollah following its support to defeat terrorist groups in Syria.

Saudi king in ‘private visit’ to Morocco

Sat Jun 1, 2013 17:42:02

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has launched a private visit to Morocco amid reports that the octogenarian monarch's health was deteriorating, state news agency SPA reported.

Saudi cleric claims: Iran to assassinate Nasrallah

Tue May 28, 2013 19:08:15

Saudi Salafist cleric Sheikh Muhammad al-Arifi claims that Iran is going to assassinate Hezbollah’s chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah because his effective role is over, CNN Arabic and other Arabic websites report.

Saudi National Guard upgraded to ministry

Mon May 27, 2013 18:36:57

Saudi Arabia on Monday announced a decision to upgrade the National Guard presidency to a ministry.

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