News: Saudi Arabia

We have started to collect the most important news related to Saudi Arabia in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Saudi Arabia – overview

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• December 9th 2009 – November 11th 2009
• November 8th 2009 – October 6th 2009
• October 5th 2009 – July 22nd 2009
• July 20th 2009 – April 27th 2009
• April 15th 2009 – February 10th 2009
• February 3rd 2009 – November 18th 2008
• November 13th 2008 – August 24th 2008
• August 1st 2008 – May 30th 2008
• May 22nd 2008 – February 18th 2008
• February 14th 2008 – November 24th 2007
• November 22nd 2007 – October 5th 2007
• September 21st 2007 – June 23rd 2007
• June 8th 2007 – March 13th 2007
• March 6th 2007 – December 30th 2006
• December 29th 2006 – August 18th 2006
• July 25th 2006 – April 24th 2006
• April 22nd 2006 – January 31st 2006
• January 27th 2006 – December 21st 2005
• December 17th 2005 – November 11th 2005

Saudi Arabia: news

Saudi rape case condemned

Thursday, November 22nd 2007, 8:17
related countries: United States
related places: Democrat

Democrat presidential candidates in the US criticise a Saudi ruling increasing the punishment of a rape victim.
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Saudis back rape victim sentence

Thursday, November 22nd 2007, 0:00

Saudi officials defend a sentence of 200 lashes for a rape victim, in spite of international protests.
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Fire at Saudi pipeline kills 28

Sunday, November 18th 2007, 15:59

At least 28 people are killed in a fire at a gas pipeline in Saudi Arabia, the state oil company says.
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Saudi gang rape sentence 'unjust'

Friday, November 16th 2007, 15:19

A lawyer for a Saudi rape victim sentenced to 200 lashes and jail says this contravenes Islamic law.
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Saudi gang-rape victim is jailed

Thursday, November 15th 2007, 18:34

An appeal court in Saudi Arabia increases the sentence on a teenaged gang-rape victim.
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Historic Saudi visit to Vatican

Tuesday, November 6th 2007, 20:49

Pope Benedict hosts King Abdullah for the first meeting between a Saudi monarch and the Roman Catholic leader.
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Gulf states 'offer Iran uranium'

Thursday, November 1st 2007, 18:42
related countries: Iran

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister reportedly says Gulf states could offer to provide enriched uranium to Iran.
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Saudis behead more convicts

Thursday, November 1st 2007, 18:04

Saudi authorities execute three prisoners for murder, bringing the number of beheadings to eight in two days.
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Saudi's difficult journey to reform

Thursday, November 1st 2007, 14:23

The BBC's Frank Gardner considers the challenges Saudi's King Abdullah faces bringing changes to the royal kingdom.
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UK PM in talks with Saudi king

Wednesday, October 31st 2007, 17:44
related countries: United Kingdom

Gordon Brown's talks with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia were very positive, British officials say.
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Queen welcomes Saudi king

Tuesday, October 30th 2007, 22:15
related countries: United Kingdom

Britain's Queen Elizabeth tells Saudi King Abdullah their two countries must work together to fight terrorism.
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Red carpet out for Saudi king

Tuesday, October 30th 2007, 16:37

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia receives a ceremonial welcome from the Queen in central London.
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UK minister praises Saudi links

Monday, October 29th 2007, 21:07
related countries: United Kingdom

A UK minister says Britain and Saudi Arabia are working to tackle terrorism, despite criticism from King Abdullah.
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Saudi king chides UK on terrorism

Monday, October 29th 2007, 11:21
related countries: United Kingdom

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah accuses Britain of doing too little to fight international terrorism.
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Saudi king details succession law

Tuesday, October 9th 2007, 14:13

Saudi Arabia's king issues a decree detailing implementation of a succession law announced a year ago.
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Official Saudi website for fatwas

Saturday, October 6th 2007, 22:19

Saudi Arabia launches a website to publish Islamic fatwas giving prominence to authorised rulings.
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Saudis to overhaul legal system

Friday, October 5th 2007, 6:59

Saudi Arabia announces an overhaul of its judicial system, including the creation of a supreme court.
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