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Saudi statement comes as anger grows in Muslim world over publications of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad in France.
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A new lawsuit aims to bring those responsible for the murder of the prominent Saudi journalist to justice.
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US Treasury Department accuses institute of being ‘connected to’ Triton malware that targets...
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Embarrassment for the kingdom, the current G20 president, as it gears up to host world leaders next...
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Hatice Cengiz files US suit alleging that the Saudi crown prince and officials planned Khashoggi’s ‘ruthless’ murder.
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Women’s summit participants must use their platform to speak up for jailed female Saudi rights champions: Rights group.
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Another wave of the coronavirus could clobber crude demand and depress prices once again.
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Citizens and residents allowed to perform daily prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the first time in seven months.
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Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says a path to ending rift may be in ‘relatively near future’.
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US national security adviser thanks Saudi king and Omani sultan for efforts in securing release of its citizens.
The US is encouraging more Gulf countries to strike similar accords with Israel, following UAE and Bahrain agreements.
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China, Russia and Cuba win seats as analysts question whether human rights violators should be elected to the council.
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Rights groups express alarm at countries expected to secure seats on the UN’s top human rights body.
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Request for UN investigation comes after months of alleged harassment, arrests, and abductions by Saudi forces.