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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• 'Al-Qaeda deputy' tried in Yemen – Arab leaders meet to heal rifts
• Arab leaders relaunch peace plan – Chirac debut in Saudi parliament
• Clampdown on Mecca prayer fees – Fumes kill two Danes in Jeddah
• Gained in translation - Saudis ban 'lewd' ... – Hijacked oil tanker nears Somalia
• Historic Saudi visit to Vatican – Making a public splash in Saudi
• Mecca disaster toll rises to 76 – Oil summit calls for supply boost
• On-screen niqab – Probe into Saudi school ordered
• Progress in key Palestinian talks – Saudi Arabia 0-1 Spain
• Saudi Arabia 0-4 Ukraine – Saudi child 'files for divorce'
• Saudi cleric favours one-eye veil – Saudi king appeals for tolerance
• Saudi king chides UK on terrorism – Saudi paper 'shut' in cartoon row
• Saudi planes 'not bombing Yemen' – Saudi royal denounces his brother
• Saudi scholars back women drivers – Saudi youths lashed after clash
• Saudi's difficult journey to reform – Saudis arrest suspected militants
• Saudis arrested in floods probe – Saudis hold 10 for 'terror funds'
• Saudis hold 520 terror suspects – Saudis slated for jailing teacher
• Saudis spurn Israeli talks stance – Syria dominates Egypt-Saudi talks
• Tanzania Hajj pilgrims stranded – UN call for Saudi women's rights
• US 'plans huge Saudi arms deal' – Zardari seeks urgent Saudi funds

Saudi Arabia: news

'Al-Qaeda deputy' tried in Yemen

Monday, February 13th 2006, 13:55
related countries: Yemen

A Saudi-born man accused of being al-Qaeda's number two in Yemen goes on trial accused of aiding militants.
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'Al-Qaeda video' of 20th hijacker

Wednesday, June 21st 2006, 12:08

A video said to be by al-Qaeda shows a Saudi man it says was the "20th hijacker" for the 9/11 attacks.
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'Dozens killed' in Yemen strike

Monday, December 21st 2009, 15:43
related countries: Yemen

An air strike by Saudi Arabian planes in northern Yemen has killed at least 54 people, Houthi rebels say.
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'Experts' lead Saudi tanker talks

Thursday, November 20th 2008, 18:32
related countries: Somalia

Talks between Somali pirates and owners of a Saudi tanker are being conducted by specialists, shipping sources tell the BBC.
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'Militants' held in Saudi Arabia

Saturday, December 2nd 2006, 21:44

Saudi authorities say they have arrested 136 suspected militants - including a potential suicide bomber.
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'New era' for Saudi-Indian ties

Friday, January 27th 2006, 16:28
related countries: India

Saudi Arabia and India sign a strategic energy partnership and agree to fight the "menace of terrorism".
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'No evidence' of Bin Laden death

Sunday, September 24th 2006, 4:51
related countries: France

The Saudi government says it has no evidence Osama Bin Laden is dead after media reports from France.
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'Oil attackers' killed in Saudi

Monday, February 27th 2006, 13:15
related places: Riyadh

Saudi security forces kill five suspected militants, thought to be linked to an attack on an oil plant, in Riyadh.
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'Red mercury' hoax sparks Saudi sewing machine frenzy

Tuesday, April 14th 2009, 21:37

Saudi police are investigating a hoax that has seen people rushing to buy old-fashioned sewing machines for up to $50,000 (£33,500).
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'Surge in unfair' Saudi beheading

Tuesday, October 14th 2008, 11:44

Amnesty International says executions are surging in Saudi Arabia and the main victims are foreigners or the disadvantaged.
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9/11 suspect charges dropped

Tuesday, May 13th 2008, 17:06

The US drops charges against a Saudi held at Guantanamo, who was allegedly part of the 9/11 plot.
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Ahmadinejad invited to be pilgrim

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 10:40
related countries: Iran

Iran's outspoken president is invited by Saudi Arabia to perform this year's pilgrimage to the Islamic holy places.
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Al-Qaeda 'behind Saudi oil plot'

Saturday, February 25th 2006, 8:21

A website used by Islamic militants says al-Qaeda was behind a foiled suicide bomb attack on a Saudi oil facility.
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Al-Qaeda claims Saudi prince bomb

Sunday, August 30th 2009, 15:19

Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for a suicide bombing by a militant who wanted to give himself up to Saudi Arabia's security chief.
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Al-Qaeda in retreat - CIA chief

Friday, May 30th 2008, 9:26
related countries: Iraq

The head of the CIA says al-Qaeda is essentially defeated in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and on the defensive elsewhere.
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Al-Qaeda suspects die in shootout

Tuesday, October 13th 2009, 22:29

Two suspected al-Qaeda members and a police officer have been killed in a shoot-out in Saudi Arabia, officials say.
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Arab leaders meet to heal rifts

Wednesday, March 11th 2009, 18:33
related countries: Kuwait, Syria

Saudi Arabia's king holds a mini-summit with Syria, Egypt and Kuwait in an effort to thaw long-strained relations.
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'Al-Qaeda deputy' tried in Yemen – Arab leaders meet to heal riftsArab leaders relaunch peace plan – Chirac debut in Saudi parliamentClampdown on Mecca prayer fees – Fumes kill two Danes in JeddahGained in translation - Saudis ban 'lewd' ... – Hijacked oil tanker nears SomaliaHistoric Saudi visit to Vatican – Making a public splash in SaudiMecca disaster toll rises to 76 – Oil summit calls for supply boostOn-screen niqab – Probe into Saudi school orderedProgress in key Palestinian talks – Saudi Arabia 0-1 SpainSaudi Arabia 0-4 Ukraine – Saudi child 'files for divorce'Saudi cleric favours one-eye veil – Saudi king appeals for toleranceSaudi king chides UK on terrorism – Saudi paper 'shut' in cartoon rowSaudi planes 'not bombing Yemen' – Saudi royal denounces his brotherSaudi scholars back women drivers – Saudi youths lashed after clashSaudi's difficult journey to reform – Saudis arrest suspected militantsSaudis arrested in floods probe – Saudis hold 10 for 'terror funds'Saudis hold 520 terror suspects – Saudis slated for jailing teacherSaudis spurn Israeli talks stance – Syria dominates Egypt-Saudi talksTanzania Hajj pilgrims stranded – UN call for Saudi women's rightsUS 'plans huge Saudi arms deal' – Zardari seeks urgent Saudi funds