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Ahead of PM Modi's Riyadh visit, US, Saudi join hands to sanction Pakistani entities
World | Apr 01, 2016, 02:37 PM ISTThe United States and Saudi Arabia on Thursday joined hands to sanction Pakistani individuals and terrorist entities, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Riyadh.
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Starbucks in Riyadh bars women from entering store
World | Feb 11, 2016, 11:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: A Starbucks shop in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh has banned women from entering the shop, all thanks to the gender-wall which collapsed last week.The shop also pasted a sign board on the window
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Saudis cut ties with Iran following Shiite cleric execution
World | Jan 04, 2016, 07:35 AM ISTTehran: Saudi Arabia announced Sunday it was severing diplomatic relations with Shiite powerhouse Iran amid escalating tensions over the Sunni kingdom's execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.The move came hours after protesters stormed and set
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Sri Lankan maid awarded death by stoning for 'adultery' in Saudi Arabia
World | Nov 30, 2015, 08:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: Maid from Sri Lanka has been awarded to death by stoning in Saudi after found accused in case of adultery. However, the man she had sex with, has escaped with a punishment of
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Saudi Man Arrested For "Attracting Too Much Female Attention"
World | Oct 29, 2015, 10:17 PM ISTNew Delhi: A Saudi actor was arrested at a shopping mall in Riyadh for mingling with unrelated women. Abdul Aziz Al Kassar, who lives in Kuwait, said he had not expected the 'overwhelming' welcome that
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Watch Video: Toddler molested by toy car operator at Al Qasr Mall
Life | Sep 08, 2015, 08:19 AM ISTNew Delhi: A few days ago, humanity came to a standstill when the dead body of a Syrian toddler was spotted offshore. Now, another disturbing incident has come to light which has forced us to
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Yemen's Houthis agree to talks if Riyadh halts bombing
World | May 15, 2015, 12:41 PM ISTSanaa: Yemen's Shia Houthi group has agreed with the visiting UN envoy to resume UN-brokered talks as long as the Saudi-led air campaign is halted, government officials have said.According to an information ministry official, representatives
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Yemeni president in Riyad en route to summit in Egypt
World | Mar 27, 2015, 07:38 AM ISTRiyadh: Yemeni President Abdrabbo Mansour Hadi arrived in the Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh, media reported.Upon arrival at Riyadh Airbase on Thursday, Hadi was received by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, also the defence
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Riyadh hosts GCC summit to discuss Qatar
World | Nov 17, 2014, 07:48 AM ISTRiyadh: Leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members gathered in Riyadh Sunday for a summit to discuss issues of common interests, mainly Qatar's policy towards other member countries.The leaders discussed disputes between Qatar and a
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World Leaders In Saudi As Crown Prince Buried
World | Oct 25, 2011, 08:28 PM ISTRiyadh, Oct 25: World leaders, including rival Iran's foreign minister, poured into Riyadh to offer condolences on the death of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz who was buried today in the presence of