More than 13 million gather in Karbala for Arbaeen
Source: Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top Shiite cleric says more than 13 million have gathered in the holy city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen, the annual commemoration marking […]
Islamists rally near Islamabad, demand removal of minister
Source: Associated Press By MUNIR AHMED ISLAMABAD (AP) — More than 3,000 Islamists camped out on the edge of Pakistan’s capital, demanding the removal of the country’s law minister over […]
The resignation of Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, has not gone as smoothly as the Saudis wanted
To have Saudi officials now trying to dictate the make-up of another Lebanese government suggests that they want to take on the role played out for decades by pre-civil war […]
The Back-Road Historic Mosques of China
By: Sheila Blair , Jonathan Bloom and Nancy Steinhardt In a country known for large numbers, it was a modest, round number that grabbed our attention: 100. That is […]
A view from Turkey: Saudi Arabia’s painful transformation
BURHANETTIN DURAN @burhanduran Over the past five months, Saudi Arabia has become a center of attention in world politics with unusual frequency. The main reason for this attention is […]
Hamid Karzai: US colluded with ISIL in Afghanistan
Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, has accused the the US of working with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group in his country. In an […]
Jared Kushner, Mohammed bin Salman, and Benjamin Netanyahu Are Up to Something
Source: The Foreign Policy Elephants in the Room And it looks a lot like a plan to squeeze Iran. By Dov Zakheim There seems to be a general consensus in […]
Muslim father forgives son’s killer ‘in spirit of Islam’, hugs him in court
November 10, 2017 By:Samaa Web Desk KENTUCKY: Father of a slain Muslim pizza delivery driver on Tuesday hugged and forgave his son’s murderer, telling him he did it in the […]
Tensions as Paris suburb tries to stop Muslim street prayers
Tensions erupted Friday as French officials and residents of a Paris suburb tried to block Muslims from praying in the street — a dispute that reflects nationwide problems with […]
Marine drill instructor sentenced to 10 years in prison for targeting Muslim recruits
By Rory Laverty November 10 2017 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A military jury sentenced a former Marine drill instructor to 10 years in prison and a dishonorable discharge from the service […]
Saudi arrest of Binladin family scion shatters royal entente
By aya batrawy, associated press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Nov 10, 2017 Among those caught in the unprecedented arrests this week of top princes, wealthy businessmen and senior officials […]
The anti-corruption drive in Saudi Arabia is doomed to fail
The problem in resource-rich states is that corruption is not marginal to political power, but central to acquiring it and keeping it Patrick Cockburn Baghdad @indyworld extract: The problem in resource-rich states is that corruption is not marginal to political power, but central to acquiring it and keeping it. Corruption […]
Saudi billionaires rush to transfer funds and assets overseas amid fears of ‘corruption’ sweep
Wealthy citizens selling up investments in Gulf Cooperation Council neighbours as crackdown brinks upheaval to kingdom Archana Narayanan, Matthew Martin, Zainab Fattah, Ruth David Wealthy Saudis are moving assets out of the region to avoid the risk of getting caught up in what authorities call a crackdown on corruption, according […]
Saudi Arabia faces battle to repatriate assets after corruption crackdown
Saeed Azhar, Joshua Franklin DUBAI/ZURICH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has announced it will confiscate money and assets held by dozens of top officials and businessmen detained in an anti-corruption crackdown. But the experiences of two other Arab states trying to recover stolen money, Egypt and Tunisia, suggest Riyadh may face […]
France’s Macron makes surprise Saudi visit amid Lebanon crisis
From the section Middle East French President Emmanuel Macron has paid an unscheduled visit to Saudi Arabia amid an escalating crisis between the kingdom and Lebanon. His trip comes days after Lebanese PM Saad Hariri resigned while in Riyadh, saying he feared for his life. Foes Saudi Arabia and Iran […]
UN urges Switzerland to fight harder against discrimination and racism
The Local news@thelocal.ch @thelocalswitzer 10 November 2017 human rightsundiscrimination The UN in Geneva. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP A UN panel on Thursday quizzed a Swiss government delegation about the country’s efforts […]
Exclusive – Lebanon believes Saudi holds Hariri, demands return
Reuters International This content was published on November 9, 2017 8:16 PMNov 9, 2017 – 20:16 FILE PHOTO: Lebanon’s prime minister Saad al-Hariri gestures during a press conference in […]
Saudi King To Relinquish Throne To Son Within Next 2 Nights: Press TV Report Says
09 November 2017 A report on PressTV says Saudi King Salman plans to relinquish power and hand the keys to the kingdom over to his son, Crown Prince Mohammed […]
Lebanese Druze politician Jumblatt – time for Hariri to return
Reuters International This content was published on November 10, 2017 8:46 AMNov 10, 2017 – 08:46 FILE PHOTO: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri attends a general parliament discussion in downtown […]
Mediterranean meeting: Amnesty wants secure path to Europe for migrants in Libya
November 9, 2017 6:10 PMNov 9, 2017 – 18:10 Since the beginning of the year, around 14,000 migrants have been rescued at sea and detained in Libya (Keystone) Ahead of […]