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King Abdullah condemns Syria’s crackdown on protesters, as the website of the Ministry of Defence is taken down.
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King Abdullah condemns Syria’s crackdown on protesters, as the website of the Ministry of Defence is taken down.
The woman said she was suffering from intestinal bleeding. She was arrested for breaching the Saudi ban on women driving.
Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife Leila Trabelsi were convicted in absentia.
However, the ousted president will not be there.
Women are defying a ban on female drivers in Saudi Arabia – see our slideshow to find out how they are getting on.
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The government of Bahrain intends to sue the British newspaper over its alleged “defamatory and premeditated media campaign” against both it and Saudi Arabia.
Details about the injuries sustained by Ali Abdullah Saleh in last week’s attack have begun to emerge as the government rejected attempts by the opposition to discuss a peaceful transition.
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Questions are now being asked as to whether Saleh will return to Yemen as anti-government protesters celebrated his departure on the streets of Sanaa.
Saudi authorities have accused Manal al-Sherif of violating public order after she launched an online campaign to encourage other women to defy convention and get behind the wheel.
Investigating officers believe the shooting was motivated by anger over Saudi Arabia’s decision to send troops to Bahrain to quell anti-government protests there.
Justice minister Alan Shatter announces the 14 countries to which the visa waiver will apply from July 1.
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa had been invited to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton amid concerns about the treatment of pro-democracy protesters in Bahrain recently.
Richard Bruton has traveled to India today, beginning a mission aimed at expanding growth in the high tech and education sectors.
As the struggle in Bahrain continues, the Sunni monarchy uses everything at its disposal to retain power – while Shias are hoping their overwhelming population advantage will bring the leadership to its knees.
Reports that Saudi soldier has been shot dead by Bahraini protester as king announces martial law.
Irish citizens in Bahrain, or intending to travel there, are asked to register online with the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have responded to Bahrain’s call for support amid escalating unrest.
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Irish citizens in Bahrain urged to remain indoors over coming days as “spontaneous demonstrations and violence” expected.
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One person reportedly injured after police fired guns and stun grenades during today’s demonstration.
The price of crude oil increased in Asian trade today in response to continuing bitter fighting in Libya – and growing unrest in Oman and Yemen.
Egypt, Tunisia and other countries across the Arab world have been electrified by waves of protest recently as furious crowds demand an end to poverty and repression: read about the unrest that has broken out to date.
Meterology expert says the city of Jeddah must be redeveloped if it is to cope with increasing rainfall.
The fallout out from Tunisia’s Jasmine revolution continues: protesters have taken to the streets across Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon in calls for political reform.
Over 2.5 million people are expected to visit the religious site by Sunday morning.
Al Saud has been sentence to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering his servant in a brutal attack at a London hotel.
Geologists have found that a renewed volcanic threat caused a region in Saudi Arabia to experience 30,000 earthquakes last year.
Record deal could see US fighter jets take $60bn.
Saudi club ‘snap up’ otherwise unwanted Sven for £1.2 million a year. Bargain!
BlackBerry makers hand over access to local users’ chat messages in order to keep the smartphone legal.