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# saudi-arabia - Friday 3 July, 2020
Murder trial of journalist Jamal Khashoggi begins in Turkey with Saudi suspects absent
Turkish prosecutors claim Saudi deputy intelligence chief and the royal court’s media czar led the operation.
# saudi-arabia - Thursday 30 April, 2020
Premier League gave February recommendation to keep Saudi Arabia on piracy watchlist
The nation seems poised to buy in to England’s top flight through Newcastle United.
# saudi-arabia - Monday 27 April, 2020
Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle could be completed within a fortnight
A €343 million deal requires sign-off from the Premier League.
# saudi-arabia - Sunday 26 April, 2020
Saudi Arabia makes move to abolish death penalty for minors
The decision follows another ordering judges to end the practice of flogging.
# saudi-arabia - Thursday 27 February, 2020
Trump considers Italy and South Korea travel bans as Saudi Arabia bars entry to holy sites
The decision comes after the Middle East recorded at least 220 cases of Covid-19.
# saudi-arabia - Monday 23 December, 2019
Saudi Arabia: Court says killing of Jamal Khashoggi was 'not premeditated', sentences five to death
Khashoggi was killed in October 2018 by Saudi agents while at Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul.
# saudi-arabia - Tuesday 10 December, 2019
'There's a morality to it' - Rory McIlroy turns down multi-million-dollar Saudi tournament
The Holywood native says he has no interest in playing there next month.
# saudi-arabia - Friday 6 December, 2019
Joshua sheds weight as Ruiz piles on ahead of controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia
The heavyweight fighters meet again for the IBF, WBA and WBO titles in Riyadh on Saturday night.
# saudi-arabia - Wednesday 4 December, 2019
Anthony Joshua on why he won't celebrate if he beats Andy Ruiz
The British boxing star seeks to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles.
# saudi-arabia - Monday 25 November, 2019
Thousands of sheep feared dead after ship capsizes off Romanian coast
Animal rights groups have criticised the sea transport of livestock.
# saudi-arabia - Thursday 14 November, 2019
Spanish TV refuse to bid for Saudi Arabia-held editions of Super Cup
The competition has been expanded to include four teams and will be held in overseas for the next three seasons.
# saudi-arabia - Monday 30 September, 2019
Saudi crown prince denies ordering murder of US-based journalist Khashoggi last year
The journalist entered the Saudi consulate in Turkey nearly a year ago and his body has never been found.
Saudi crown prince says war with Iran would mean 'total collapse of the global economy'
Prince Mohammed bin Salman also denied ordering the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in an interview with 60 Minutes.
# saudi-arabia - Friday 27 September, 2019
Irish citizens among those who can now get a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia for the first time
Visas for the desert kingdom had until now been restricted to foreign workers or pilgrims to the country’s holy sites.
# saudi-arabia - Monday 23 September, 2019
UK, France and Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
In a joint statement, the countries called on Tehran to choose dialogue over further “provocation”.
# saudi-arabia - Sunday 22 September, 2019
Iranian president warns foreign forces to stay out of the Gulf
It comes as the United States sends more troops to the region in a defensive capacity.
# saudi-arabia - Saturday 21 September, 2019
Trump announces Iran sanctions as US sends more troops to Gulf
The US President said the sanctions were the toughest ever against another country, but indicated he did not plan a military strike.
# saudi-arabia - Friday 20 September, 2019
Trump to be given several military options on Iran amid fears of 'all-out war'
The US President will be presented with a list of potential airstrike targets, among other possible responses.
# saudi-arabia - Monday 16 September, 2019
Oil prices soar and Trump says US 'locked and loaded' after attack on Saudi facilities
Iran has denied allegations it is behind the attack.
# saudi-arabia - Sunday 15 September, 2019
'Maximum lying': Iran hits back after US pins blame over Saudi oil attacks
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US will work to ensure “Iran is held accountable for its aggression”.
# saudi-arabia - Saturday 14 September, 2019
Drone attacks cause fires at Saudi Arabia oil facilities
The facilities are owned by Aramco.
# saudi-arabia - Sunday 1 September, 2019
More than 100 believed killed in airstrike on Yemen detention centre
The International Committee of the Red Cross said at least 40 survivors were being treated for their injuries in hospitals.
# saudi-arabia - Monday 12 August, 2019
Promoter defends controversial decision to bring Ruiz-Joshua rematch to Saudi Arabia
Eddie Hearn has been criticised for choosing a country with an ‘abysmal human rights record’ for the latest world heavyweight title fight.
# saudi-arabia - Friday 9 August, 2019
Saudi Arabia chosen to host Ruiz Jr versus Joshua rematch in December
The pair will face off for the second time on Saturday 7 December.
# saudi-arabia - Thursday 8 August, 2019
Saudi second-tier side announce signing of Ireland international Andy Keogh
The 33-year-old striker has joined Al-Qadsiah following his recent departure from A-League club Perth Glory.
# saudi-arabia - Wednesday 31 July, 2019
Irish international striker Andy Keogh set for Saudi Arabia switch
Despite being the club’s leading goalscorer, the 33-year-old Dubliner has been frozen out by Perth Glory.
# saudi-arabia - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
US Senate fails to block sale of $8.1 billion worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia
Trump issued a trio of veteos to attempt to push through the sale.
# saudi-arabia - Wednesday 19 June, 2019
'Credible evidence' linking Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi killing - UN expert
The report calls on UN bodies to “demand” a follow-up criminal investigation.
# saudi-arabia - Thursday 9 May, 2019
Opinion: The US alliance with Saudi Arabia reveals their true stance on human rights
The sad truth is that the enemies of the western powers look pretty good when compared to our close friends in Saudi, writes Diarmuid Pepper.
# saudi-arabia - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
Washington Post claims children of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi are receiving 'blood money'
They are also receiving multi-million dollar homes from Saudi Arabia.
# saudi-arabia - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Amazon investigator says Saudi Arabia hacked Jeff Bezos’s phone
Gavin de Becker was looking into the leaking of Bezos’s personal information.
# saudi-arabia - Friday 1 March, 2019
US offers $1 million reward for information about Osama Bin Laden's son
Hamza bin Laden is seen as a growing force in global extremism.
# saudi-arabia - Wednesday 20 February, 2019
US lawmakers probing whether Trump is selling sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia
The alleged move is apparently to please corporate supporters who stand to profit handsomely.
# saudi-arabia - Sunday 13 January, 2019
'Very, very happy' Saudi woman arrives in Canada after receiving asylum
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun had accused her family of physical and psychological abuse.
# saudi-arabia - Friday 11 January, 2019
Saudi teen fleeing family granted asylum in Canada
Mohammed al-Qunun was already en route to Toronto today when Justin Trudeau made the announcement.
# saudi-arabia - Wednesday 9 January, 2019
UN says Saudi woman is genuine refugee, asks Australia to resettle her
The 18-year-old is fleeing from her family.
# saudi-arabia - Monday 7 January, 2019
Saudi woman 'under the care' of UN agency
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun ran away from her family while travelling in Kuwait because they subjected her to physical and psychological abuse.
# saudi-arabia - Sunday 6 January, 2019
Saudi woman denied entry to Thailand says she will be killed if she is sent back
The incident comes against the backdrop of intense scrutiny on Saudi Arabia over its
# saudi-arabia - Thursday 3 January, 2019
Saudi prosecutor seeks death sentences as Khashoggi murder trial opens
Khashoggi, a contributor to the Washington Post, was murdered in what Riyadh called a “rogue” operation.
# saudi-arabia - Wednesday 2 January, 2019
Netflix drops satire episode critical of Saudi Arabia
The move was widely denounced by rights groups including Amnesty International.
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