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Iran: Saudi Arabia supports terrorism

Iran criticizes Saudi Arabia after the Saudi deputy crown prince rules out dialogue with Tehran.

Merkel won't wear headscarf in Saudi Arabia

German Chancellor chooses not to wear headscarf during talks with the Saudi king.

Saudi official: Iran planned to take over Yemen

Saudi Arabia's Operation Decisive Storm against Iranian interests in Yemen continues.

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Saudi man condemned to death for blaspheming inventor of Islam

Ahmad al-Shamri, in his 20's, loses two appeals after arrest for blasphemy; recorded denouncing Islam founder on social media.

One for Ripley's: Saudi Arabia on UN Gender Equality Commission

Believe it or not: Saudi Arabia, ranked 134th out of 145 for gender equality in 2015, is to join the UN Commission on Status of Women.

Egyptian court allows transfer of islands to Saudis

Egyptian court rules that decision to block transfer of Red Sea Islands to Saudi Arabia is void.

Trump to meet top Saudi prince

Saudi Arabian Deputy Crown Prince to visit Washington, speak with Trump on energy prices, Middle East conflicts.

Comic-Con comes to Arabia

Saudi Arabia hosts its first Comic-Con event with hopes of boosting local economy.

Iran blasts cooperation between Israel, Saudi Arabia

Tehran slams Islamic 'collaboration' with Jewish state to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions, efforts to destabilize region.

'Iran knows where the red lines are, if they are drawn clearly'

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister speaks about Iranian threat and what he expects from Trump.

Watch: Saudi naval vessel attacked by rebels

A Saudi warship is attacked as onlookers shout 'Death to America, death to Israel.'

Trump and Saudi King agree to fight terrorism

U.S. President and Saudi King speak for over an hour by telephone, agree to step up cooperation.

Egyptian court upholds ruling on transfer of Red Sea islands

Egypt's top administrative court upholds a ruling voiding a government agreement to hand the islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi security forces kill two suspected terrorists

Saudi security forces shoot and kill two suspected jihadists during a police operation in the capital Riyadh.

German minister refuses to cover her head in Saudi Arabia

German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen refuses to wear traditional Muslim attire in Riyadh. Saudi Arabians take to Twitter to condemn.

Saudi prince: Let women drive

Member of the Saudi royal family calls for an end to the longstanding ban on women driving.

Egypt's president supports Syrian army

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he supports the Syrian military, putting him at odds with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi official: Trump shouldn't scrap Iran deal

Former Saudi intelligence chief says Trump shouldn't scrap Iran nuclear deal but instead take it to task for its “destabilizing activities”.

Saudis delay transfer of money to PA

PA says Saudi Arabia has failed to transfer its monthly financial aid for seven straight months.

Saudi Arabia foils soccer stadium attack

Saudi Arabia arrests eight suspected terrorists plotting killings and a car bombing.

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Saudi Arabia: 9/11 bill could have 'disastrous consequences'

Saudi Arabia warns against United States law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom, after Congress overrides Obama's veto.

Obama blasts Congress for overriding veto of 9/11 bill

President Obama says Congress move to override his veto of 9/11 bill was political.

Congress rejects Obama's veto of 9/11 bill

For the first time in Obama's tenure, Congress overwhelmingly rejects his veto of a bill. 9/11 victims will now be permitted to sue Saudis.

Abbas urged not to dismiss Netanyahu's invitation

Editorial in Saudi Arabian newspaper appeals to PA chairman not to dismiss invitation for him to address the Knesset.

Senate to override Obama's veto of 9/11 victims' bill

Senate to vote on Wednesday to override veto of legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.

Senate clears the way for arms sale to Saudi Arabia

United States Senate votes 71 to 27 to kill legislation that would have stopped the sale of tanks and other equipment to Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia thwarts ISIS operations

Saudi security forces thwart ISIS-linked terrorist operations in the kingdom.

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Key rebel supporter Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria truce

Amid concerns that Syrian rebel forces will not accept truce, key rebel backer Saudi Arabia welcomes it, but warns that regime must comply.

Obama to veto 9/11 victims’ bill

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says President Obama is expected to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia.

House approves 9/11-Saudi Arabia bill

House of Representatives approves legislation that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. Obama expected to veto.

House to vote on bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

House of Representatives to vote Friday on bill that would allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia in U.S. courts.

Saudi Grand Mufti: Iranians aren't Muslims

As tensions between the Muslim states rise, Saudi and Iranian religious leaders trade accusations and insults.

Turkey sides with Syria against Kurdish state

Turkish PM Binali Yildirim: "absolutely unacceptable" for any Kurdish entity to be established in northern Syria, or any other region.

Saudi media in pro-Jewish campaign

Series of articles appears to be preparing the ground for cooperation with Jewish state.

Saudi women, children, caught trying to join ISIS

Authorities returned three women and seven children to Saudi Arabia, after they attempted to cross into Syria to join ISIS.

Saudi judoka avoids facing Israeli in the Olympics

Saudi Arabian judoka Joud Fahmy forfeits first-round match, reportedly to avoid facing Israeli judo fighter Gili Cohen.

'The Saudis are stabbing the Muslim nation in the back'

Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran says Saudis are 'committing grave sin' by cooperating with Israel, claims US 'breaking promises' made in deal.

Unite the Middle East - through business

Speaking with Arutz Sheva, MK Erel Margalit outlines his plan for peace using the goal of making money.

Nasrallah blasts Saudi Arabia's 'normalization with Israel'

Hezbollah leader claims Saudi Arabia wants to normalize ties with Israel at the expense of the Palestinian Arabs.

Arab Joint List faction condemns Saudi delegation to Israel

Hadash party of Joint List chief Ayman Odeh slams landmark visit as part of Israeli-Saudi plot against Iran.

Former Saudi general meets Israeli officials in Jerusalem

Anwar Eshki meets foreign ministry Director-General Dore Gold, other Israeli officials, as part of rare visit to Israel.

Saudi Arabia bans 'Zionist' Pokemon

Saudi Arabia's top clerical body says Pokemon game is un-Islamic due to the fact that it promotes “global Zionism”.

Montreal ad banned 'lest it offend Muslims'

Political and economic factors have turned an advertisement about oil into an issue of free speech.

Saudi Arabia detains Turkish military attache to Kuwait

At Turkey's request, Saudi Arabia arrests Turkey's military attache to Kuwait at the Dammam airport.

Saudi official: Iran uses Hamas to cause regional instability

Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief accuses Iran of supporting Hamas and Islamic Jihad in order to cause instability.

US consulate targeted by suicide bomber in Saudi Arabia

Two wounded as suicide bomber strikes near US consulate in Saudi Arabia on 4th of July.

Egyptian court rejects deal to cede islands to Saudi Arabia

In blow to Sisi government, court rejects controversial deal to transfer control of two islands off the coast of Eilat to Saudi control.

US denies rift with Saudi Arabia on Syria tactics

US Sec. of State John Kerry denies reports of tensions over increased aid to Syrian rebels, Saudi funding of extremism.

Iranian official: Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel

Speaker of Iran's Parliament claims Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel during the Second Lebanon War in 2006.

Saudi women protest 'exploitation' of driving ban

After govt. invests in Uber ride-hailing service, women take to Twitter to slam kingdom for making profit on female driving ban.

Saudi FM: Arab Peace Initiative is the best solution

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir rejects Netanyahu's call to update Arab Peace Initiative.

Saudi Arabia plays down Netanyahu's comments on peace talks

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister says it's too early to assess Israel's seriousness to discuss changes in Arab peace initiative.

Amnesty warns of surge in executions in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International warns more than 100 people might be executed by Saudi Arabia in the first six months of 2016.

Watch: Saudi clerics ban cat selfies, Snapchat filters

Thinking to take a cute picture with a feline companion? Not in Saudi Arabia you don't - and if you do, just don't use any filters.

Report: Arab countries willing to change peace initiative

Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, Jordan and Egypt reportedly prepared to change their attitude towards Israel in exchange for peace with PA.

Top Saudi adviser exposed as Clinton Foundation donor

One of Saudi Arabia's richest men close to royal family shown to be a leading donor, raising questions about Hillary's foreign influence.

New bill allows 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Senate approves legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. White House threatens veto.

Saudi Arabia aims to become major weapons producer

With oil prices at 10-year lows and chilly relations with US, Islamic kingdom to bolster economy, achieve military independence from West.