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Accused California shooter raised no red flags in Saudi

Accused California shooter Tashfeen Malik did not come to authorities' attention while living in Saudia Arabia, a source close to the Saudi government told...

Syrian army and Russian jets target rebel towns north of Homs

Syrian army troops and their allies, backed by Russian jets, launched an attack on rebel-held towns north of the city of Homs on Thursday,...

U.S., Russia sign memo to avoid air conflict over Syria

U.S. and Russian military officials signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday that includes steps their pilots should take to avoid an inadvertent clash...

South Africa's Sexwale launches bid to repair Fifa brand

Business magnate confirms standing for presidency of world soccer South African business magnate Tokyo Sexwale, who was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, said on...

10 killed in Baghdad Shiite mosque suicide blast

Iraqi security officials say a suicide blast and a roadside bomb have targeted a Shite mosque in a southern Baghdad neighborhood, killing 10 people. Police...

Egypt seeks closer ties during visit by Saudi crown prince

Egypt gave a warm welcome to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, with military fanfare and a trip to the Suez...

Syria forces declare ‘curfew’ in Raqa, fearing IS attacks

Local security forces in Syria's northern city of Raqa announced a two-day curfew starting Sunday in response to intelligence on potential attacks by the...

Saudi desalination technology wins global recognition

Saudi Arabia's King Salman received at Al-Yamama Palace on Sunday two awards won by the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) at Global Water Summit...

Kuwait economy shrinks on falling oil prices

Kuwait's economy contracted last year for the first time since 2010 as the Gulf state suffered the consequences of the global drop in oil...

Saudi King met with President Obama to discuss global issues

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, who is leading the Saudi delegation participating in the G-20 summit, met with US President Barack...

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