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 – Al-Qaeda in retreat - CIA chief
• Al-Qaeda suspects die in shootout – Bin Laden's daughter 'is in Iran'
• Blair defends Saudi probe ruling – Cool reception for Olmert 'offer'
• Court claim over camel 'beauty' – Flower power
• Food prices a problem in Saudi – Gulf states unveil Blackberry ban
• Hajj approaches spiritual climax – Iran dismisses Wikileaks release
• Iran pours scorn on Saudi 'plot' – Making a public splash in Saudi
• Malaysia defends deporting Saudi – Nigeria lawmakers to see Yar'Adua
• Nigeria leader has heart problem – Pakistan confirms Wikileaks claim
• Pakistan's Hajj accused remanded – Rainstorms hamper Hajj pilgrimage
• Rare protest over Saudi prisoners – Saudi Arabia 0-1 Spain
• Saudi Arabia 0-4 Ukraine – Saudi Arabian swine flu fatality
• Saudi arrest of 'Hajj militants' – Saudi deaths in border fighting
• Saudi denies Texas terror charges – Saudi held on Texas terror charge
• Saudi hunger strike for prisoners – Saudi lingerie shop boycott call
• Saudi maid verdict 'outrageous' – Saudi prince 'was paid arms cash'
• Saudi prince 'was paid arms cash' – Saudi Shia leaders criticise arrests
• Saudi Shia protester 'shot dead' – Saudi woman jailed for maid abuse
• Saudi woman makes Olympic history – Saudis 'must offer Shia equality'
• Saudis 'push back Yemen rebels' – Saudis deny inmate hunger strike
• Saudis deny Iran abduction claim – Saudis plan Iraq security fence
• Saudis question Middle East talks – Showing paintings of British suburban hous...
• Six 'militants' killed in Riyadh – The slow pace of change in Saudi
• Three Saudis die in Niger attack – Uncovering the hidden bodies in Saudi art
• US 'plans huge Saudi arms deal' – VIDEO: Karzai 'plans talks with Taliban'
• VIDEO: Nigeria Hajj row over unescorted women – Yemen leader calls for early vote
• Yemen opposition accepts stand-in – 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 envoy' dies in Chechnya

Friday, April 22nd 2011, 17:14

Russia says its forces have killed a senior Saudi-born al-Qaeda figure in the North Caucasus region during a clash with rebels in Chechnya.
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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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'Day of rage' stifled

Friday, March 11th 2011, 18:38

BBC reporter witnesses intimidation against Saudi protests
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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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'Protester' dies in Saudi Arabia

Friday, February 10th 2012, 15:50

A protester has been shot dead by security forces in the city of Qatif in eastern Saudi Arabia, activists say.
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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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'Saudi apology' on maid beheading

Wednesday, June 22nd 2011, 11:16
related countries: Indonesia
related places: Jakarta

Indonesian officials say Saudi Arabia has apologised for beheading a maid without informing Jakarta - an incident that sparked an international outcry.
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'Saudi royal link' to hotel death

Wednesday, February 17th 2010, 13:53
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

A 33-year-old being held over the death of a man in a London hotel could have links with the Saudi royal family, it is understood.
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'Saudi weapons' found in Syria

Monday, October 8th 2012, 20:06
related countries: Syria
related places: Aleppo

The BBC finds evidence that appears to suggest that weapons intended for the Saudi military have been diverted to Syrian rebels in Aleppo.
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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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'Thirty dead' in Syria air strike

Wednesday, August 15th 2012, 18:24
related countries: Lebanon, Syria

Syrian warplanes attack the northern town of Azaz, reportedly killing 30 people, and as tensions escalate in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia urges its citizens to leave.
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'Tortured' maid to have surgery

Thursday, August 26th 2010, 12:10
related countries: Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan housemaid who accused her former employers in Saudi Arabia of implanting nails in her body is to undergo surgery, her doctors say.
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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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Activists attack Saudi executions

Saturday, October 8th 2011, 14:19
related countries: Bangladesh

The public execution of eight Bangladeshi migrant workers in Saudi Arabia is strongly condemned by a leading human rights group in Bangladesh.
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Afghans detain 'rebels' on plane

Tuesday, November 9th 2010, 18:33
related countries: Afghanistan
related places: Kabul

Four suspected militants are arrested in Kabul after their flight to Saudi Arabia is forced to turn back, Nato says.
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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 deputy' tried in Yemen – Al-Qaeda in retreat - CIA chiefAl-Qaeda suspects die in shootout – Bin Laden's daughter 'is in Iran'Blair defends Saudi probe ruling – Cool reception for Olmert 'offer'Court claim over camel 'beauty' – Flower powerFood prices a problem in Saudi – Gulf states unveil Blackberry banHajj approaches spiritual climax – Iran dismisses Wikileaks releaseIran pours scorn on Saudi 'plot' – Making a public splash in SaudiMalaysia defends deporting Saudi – Nigeria lawmakers to see Yar'AduaNigeria leader has heart problem – Pakistan confirms Wikileaks claimPakistan's Hajj accused remanded – Rainstorms hamper Hajj pilgrimageRare protest over Saudi prisoners – Saudi Arabia 0-1 SpainSaudi Arabia 0-4 Ukraine – Saudi Arabian swine flu fatalitySaudi arrest of 'Hajj militants' – Saudi deaths in border fightingSaudi denies Texas terror charges – Saudi held on Texas terror chargeSaudi hunger strike for prisoners – Saudi lingerie shop boycott callSaudi maid verdict 'outrageous' – Saudi prince 'was paid arms cash'Saudi prince 'was paid arms cash' – Saudi Shia leaders criticise arrestsSaudi Shia protester 'shot dead' – Saudi woman jailed for maid abuseSaudi woman makes Olympic history – Saudis 'must offer Shia equality'Saudis 'push back Yemen rebels' – Saudis deny inmate hunger strikeSaudis deny Iran abduction claim – Saudis plan Iraq security fenceSaudis question Middle East talks – Showing paintings of British suburban hous...Six 'militants' killed in Riyadh – The slow pace of change in SaudiThree Saudis die in Niger attack – Uncovering the hidden bodies in Saudi artUS 'plans huge Saudi arms deal' – VIDEO: Karzai 'plans talks with Taliban'VIDEO: Nigeria Hajj row over unescorted women – Yemen leader calls for early voteYemen opposition accepts stand-in – Zardari seeks urgent Saudi funds