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Ali Mohammed al-Nimr: Saudi Arabia to execute group potentially including pro-democracy protester
The four are a part of a group of 47 convicts who were executed in January.
Callum Paton Mar 11, 2016
Saudi Arabia's human rights defence to the UN slammed as a 'sick joke'
The kingdom said it was one of the first countries to promote human rights
Harriet Sinclair Mar 10, 2016
Saudi Arabia seeks $8bn loan to plug fiscal deficit caused by low oil prices
Riyadh also considering issuing international bonds amid collapse in oil prices, reports say.
Karthick Arvinth Mar 10, 2016
Pakistan rules out selling nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad clarifies that its nuclear weapons are for domestic purposes and for deterrence.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 09, 2016
Rights group criticises France's Legion d'Honneur award to Saudi prince
Mohammad bin Nayef was awarded France's highest civilian honour for 'efforts in fight against terror'.
Karthick Arvinth Mar 09, 2016
French minister justifies Saudi's Mohammed bin Nayef Legion d'Honneur as 'diplomatic tradition'
France faced sharp criticism for giving highest honour to Saudi prince despite human rights failures.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 07, 2016
France's Francois Hollande bestows highest honour on Saudi crown prince for anti-terror efforts
French decision to award Legion d'Honneur to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Nayef derided by activists.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 07, 2016
Outrage as UK trade show sells tear gas and riot shields to 'human rights abusers'
Critics say the show 'undermines Britain's claim to be promoting human rights'
Orlando Crowcroft Mar 06, 2016
Why is a 'free' Egypt more prudish about sex than Saudi Arabia?
The Egyptian government is becoming more guarded than some of the most conservative states in the region.
Sultan Sooud al-Qassemi Mar 03, 2016
Lebanon: Gulf states label Hezbollah a 'terrorist organisation' as regional divide deepens
The move follows Saudi Arabia's decision to halt $3bn in aid to Lebanon.
Romil Patel Mar 02, 2016
Saudi Arabia: Man sentenced to 10 years in jail and 2,000 lashes for atheist posts on Twitter
The 28-year-old man shared more than 600 tweets, where he 'denied the existence of God and ridiculed the Quran'.
Jigmey Bhutia Feb 28, 2016
40 civilians killed in Saudi Arabia air strikes on Yemeni market
Bombers returned 'to hit the rescuers in double-tap air strikes', one witness said.
Romil Patel Feb 27, 2016
Iran says oil output freeze is 'a joke' after Saudi Arabia won't 'waste time' on production cuts
Iranian oil minister said the Islamic Republic would not be agreeing to an oil output freeze.
Harriet Sinclair Feb 24, 2016
Asian markets: China's Shanghai Composite down as oil prices decline after Saudi Arabia warning
Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi says there is 'no sense wasting our time seeking production cuts'.
Kedar Grandhi Feb 24, 2016
Oil crisis: Saudi Arabia oil minister says 'no sense wasting our time seeking production cuts'
Ali al-Naimi's warning seemed to be directed at Russia and Iran.
Kedar Grandhi Feb 24, 2016
Following Saudi Arabia, UAE issues travel ban to Lebanon
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reduces diplomatic presence in Lebanon.
Maria Khan Feb 23, 2016
Saudi Arabia tells its citizens 'leave Lebanon immediately' because of Iran hostilities
Travel ban issued following the cessation of aid to Lebanon from the Kingdom.
Harriet Sinclair Feb 23, 2016
Yemen conflict: Saudi Arabia-led coalition 'fighting alongside al-Qaeda' in Taiz
BBC documentary crew reportedly films jihadists and pro-government forces jointly attacking Houthi rebels.
Karthick Arvinth Feb 23, 2016
Trial under way in Saudi Arabia for 32 people accused of spying for Iran
Iranian, Afghan and 30 Saudis were arrested in 2013 in a trial that comes after countries severed diplomatic ties
Harriet Sinclair Feb 22, 2016
Malaysia's 1MDB scandal: 'Outright lie' says state fund over WSJ Ken Brown's latest claims on Najib
1MDB maintains it has not paid any funds to the personal accounts of Prime Minister Najb Razak.
Rachel Middleton Feb 21, 2016
Saudi Arabian FM says Syrian rebels should be provided with surface-to-air missiles
Adel al-Jubeir claims rockets would allow rebels to 'neutralize' helicopters and aircraft.
Tom Porter Feb 19, 2016
Asian stock markets down after negative Wall Street close
China's Shanghai Composite Index and other indicators react to oil price fall.
Kedar Grandhi Feb 19, 2016
Oil crisis: Prices decline again after Saudi Arabia refuses to cut production
Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir dismisses Doha agreement to cut output.
Kedar Grandhi Feb 19, 2016
Market round-up: FTSE surges, Glencore and Anglo American among soaring miners
The FTSE 100 jumped 2.87% on Wednesday 17 February, building on Tuesday's gains.
Bauke Schram Feb 17, 2016
Oil crisis: Iran to continue increasing production, saying freezing output would be 'illogical'
Iran's OPEC envoy says Tehran will not commit to a deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia over capping output
Dan Cancian Feb 17, 2016
Oil crisis: Opec members to persuade Iran to join Saudi Arabia and Russia in freezing output
Oil ministers of Venezuela and Iraq are travelling to Tehran to discuss the issue.
Kedar Grandhi Feb 17, 2016
Market round-up: FTSE edges up as investors remain mixed on Saudi-Russian oil-freeze deal
The deal, which would increase oil prices, is contingent on Iran and Iraq joining in.
Bauke Schram Feb 16, 2016
Why we should be cautious of Saudi Arabia and Russia's oil deal
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Venezuela and Qatar agree to freeze oil output at January levels.
Thomas Pugh Feb 16, 2016
Saudi Arabia agrees to freeze oil production after emergency talks in Doha
Decision to freeze production to January levels is 'adequate' after meeting with Russia and Iran.
Dan Cancian Feb 16, 2016
Oil crisis: Officials from Saudi Arabia, Russia, Venezuela and other Opec members meeting in Doha
Scepticism about Saudi Arabia and Iran cutting production clouds meeting.
Kedar Grandhi Feb 16, 2016
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