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VP Spiro Agnew asked Saudis for money to fight US 'Zionists'
Former Vice President Spiro Agnew lobbied Saudi Arabia for money to 'continue fight' against US Zionists.
Saudi Arabia names first female ambassador
Princess Rima bint Bandar to serve as Saudi ambassador to the United States amid tensions over Khashoggi murder.
Saudi FM: We made our position on Israel-PA peace clear
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister stresses the Kingdom's position on Israel-PA peace is based on the Arab Peace Initiative.
Watch: Arab leaders back united front with Israel against Iran
Foreign Ministers from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia say Iran threatens the rest of the Middle East, undermines Arab-Israeli peace efforts.
Saudi Prince: Public meeting with Israeli officials not close
Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal tells Channel 13 News relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia can't improve without progress on peace.
Report: Netanyahu rejected a Saudi peace initiative
PM Netanyahu rejected a Saudi peace initiative presented to him at a secret meeting after the 2014 Operation Protective Edge.
Experts say Saudis testing ballistic missiles
Satellite images appear to show a military base inside Saudi Arabia to be testing and possibly manufacturing ballistic missiles.
Rahaf's Saudi family will never, ever stop coming after her
Trump’s support of MBS all the more Important amid Syria withdrawal
Trial starts for 11 Saudis accused of Khashoggi slaying
Hearing for those accused of planning the murder of journalist begins. Five of the defendants face the death penalty.
Turkey-Iran-Qatar entente to replace US-Israel-Saudi Arabia?
Pro-Putin think-tank publishes editorial stating new axis represented by Iran, Turkey, and Qatar, has been formed.
Will Filipino flights to Israel go through Saudi Arabia?
Philippine government reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia for the rights to fly through its airspace on a direct flight path to Israel.
Saudi Arabia transfers $50 million to UNRWA
UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” praises Saudi Arabia as "valued partner".
The American Exodus from Syria
Saudi king shuffles gov't amid backlash over Khashoggi killing
King Salman appoints new foreign minister and hires new intel leaders amid fallout over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Taqiyya and the Art of the Deal
Khashoggi killing could harm unofficial Saudi ties with Israel
Report suggests political fallout from killing of Saudi dissident journalist could harm kingdom's unofficial ties with Israel.
Saudi Arabia criticizes Senate position on Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia insists murder of journalist does not reflect its policy after Senate votes to end US support for Yemen war.
Bahrain supports Australia's recognition of J'lem as capital
Bahrain says that 'Australia’s position does not hamper the legitimate demands of the Palestinians.' Erekat slams 'irresponsible policies'.
Report: Saudi prince planning Netanyahu meeting, hosted by Trump
Report claims Saudi Crown Prince planning 'game-changing' meeting with Israeli Prime Minister, to be hosted by Donald Trump.
Senate calls to end US support for war in Yemen
Amid tensions over Khashoggi murder, US Senate approves resolution to end support for Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Aide claims Saudi Arabia complicit in Arafat assassination
Arafat former aide Bassam Abu-Sharif claims possession of document proving Saudi complicity in Arafat assassination.
House may probe Kushner's ties with Saudi Crown Prince
House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to conduct thorough review of US policy towards Saudi Arabia.
Saudi FM: We don’t extradite our citizens
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister rules out Turkey's request to extradite suspects in murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Khashoggi's final words: I can't breathe
Source briefed on investigation of Saudi journalist's murder provides details on transcript of audio recording of his death.
Report: Kushner offered Saudi Crown Prince advice
Report says Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser continued to have private conversations with Saudi Crown Prince after Khashoggi murder.
Report: Israel approved sale of spy software to Saudi Arabia
Washington Post reports that Jewish State gave Israeli cyber company NSO go ahead to sell advanced monitoring software to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia and Trump’s wisdom of low expectations
Turkey demands extradition of Saudi crown prince's allies
Turkish authorities seeking arrest of Saudi officials close to Crown Prince in connection with death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
GOP senators convinced Crown Prince ordered Khashoggi murder
Leading Republican lawmakers say "zero question" that Saudi Crown Prince ordered brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Lawsuit blames Israeli tech company for murder of journalist
Friend of murdered Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi sues NSO Group for allegedly providing Saudi Arabia with spyware used against dissidents.
Saudi Arabia loses tournament for refusing visas to Israelis
World Blitz and Rapid Championships relocates to Russia after Saudi Arabia refuses to grant visas to Israeli players.
Report: Saudis, Egypt push Arab countries to trade with Israel
Report says Saudi, Egyptian leaders discussed how to encourage Arab countries to develop relations with Israel as part of US peace plan.
Pompeo: No evidence connecting Crown Prince to Khashoggi murder
US Secretary of State warns against weakening US-Saudi ties over the killing of Saudi journalist.
Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million for UNRWA
Following US cuts to UNRWA, Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million.
Trump: Israel is one reason we're staying in the Middle East
President Trump hints Israel is one of the reasons that he is keeping US military forces in the Middle East.
Saudi Prince says impossible to trust the CIA on Khashoggi probe
Senior Saudi royal dismisses CIA conclusion that kingdom ordered journalists death, says agency cannot be trusted.
Iran detains Saudi fishing boat
Iran's Revolutionary Guards detain Saudi Arabian fishing boat and arrest its crew. No further details provided.
Trump:
'Israel would be in big trouble without Saudi Arabia'
Watch: President Trump says during special teleconference call with US soldiers that Saudi efforts in Middle East are critical for Israel.
Report: CIA has evidence Saudi prince ordered journalist's death
Turkish newspaper says CIA director hinted espionage agency had recording incriminating Saudi Crown Prince in journalist's killing.
Iran's FM blasts Trump for supporting Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Javad Zarif says Trump's pledge of support for Saudi Arabia is "shameful", claims he blames Iran for anything he can think of.
Trump cites Israel in statement on US-Saudi ties
Trump says ties with Saudi Arabia ensures the interests of Israel and other regional partners.
Saudi King: Palestinian issue 'our top priority'
In address to Saudi Shura Council, King Salman stresses Palestinian issue and does not mention Khashoggi murder.
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they are prepared for ceasefire
Iranian-backed rebels halt drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, say they are prepared for broader ceasefire if Saudis agree.
Trump: No reason to listen to recording of Khashoggi's death
US President says he does not want to listen to audio recording that purportedly depicts killing of Saudi journalist.
Trump to receive Khashoggi report on Tuesday
US President says he will receive a report on who the US government believes killed Saudi journalist.
State Department: No conclusion yet on Khashoggi murder
State Department says administration has yet to make a "final conclusion" on who is responsible for murder of Saudi journalist.
US lawmakers: Suspend weapons sales to Saudis
Republican and Democratic senators introduce legislation seeking to strike back at Saudi Arabia over death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Pompeo: Killers of Saudi journalist will be held accountable
US Secretary tells Saudi Crown Prince the US will hold accountable all involved in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Report: Saudi Crown Prince planned to assassinate Iranian rivals
New York Times reports officials close to Mohammed Bin Salman discussed plans to use private companies to assassinate Iranian enemies.
Erdogan: We shared recordings of Khashoggi's death
Turkish President says his country has shared recordings linked to murder of Saudi journalist with five countries.
Saudi Arabian tells Israelis: We want peace
Saudi Arabian citizen identifying himself only as Mohammed takes to social media to send a message of peace to Israel in Hebrew.
Sons of Saudi journalist: We want to bury him in Saudi Arabia
Sons of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi issue emotional appeal for the return of their father's body.
Pompeo: We will respond to Saudi journalist's murder
Secretary of State says it will take a "handful more weeks" before the US has enough evidence to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabia.
Report: Netanyahu asked Trump to stick by Saudi Crown Prince
Washington Post reports Netanyahu among Middle Eastern leaders to express support for Saudi Crown Prince following Khashoggi murder.
Turkey: Saudi journalist was strangled and dismembered
Turkey details murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says he was strangled as soon as he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
ANALYSIS: How Saudi Crown Prince ruined his career in one swoop
Once considered an 'out-of-the-box' thinker with close ties to the US, Crown Prince's position now precarious after killing of journalist.
Son of murdered journalist leaves Saudi Arabia
Eldest son of Jamal Khashoggi and his family leave Saudi Arabia and head to Washington.
Saudi prosecutor says journalist's killing was premeditated
Prosecutor says killers had planned Jamal Khashoggi's death, refuting claims that he died during a brawl gone wrong.