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Saudi Foreign Minister In First Iran Visit Since Detente
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived Saturday in Tehran, Iranian media reported, in his first visit to Iran since a landmark rapprochement following a seven-year rupture.
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Saudi Man Mistaken For Khashoggi Suspect Says French Custody Like "Zoo"
The Saudi man who was mistakenly arrested in France over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi felt like he was "in a zoo" during his detention, he told Saudi TV on Thursday.
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Oil Prices: Truce, Finally, Between US And Saudi Arabia
The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a detente after weeks of hostility about high oil prices, with the OPEC+ cartel announcing a production hike even as the new Covid variant threatens demand.
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Concerned About Alleged Torture Of Aid Worker In Saudi Arabia: US House Speaker
US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday she was "deeply concerned" about the alleged torture of a Saudi aid worker while in detention in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Woman Activist Freed After Nearly 3 Years In Jail
Saudi authorities on Wednesday released prominent women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul after nearly three years in detention, her family said, as the kingdom comes under renewed US pressure over its human rights record.
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Saudi Arabia Detains 3 Princes In Fresh Crackdown: Report
Saudi authorities have detained three princes including King Salman's brother and nephew on charges of plotting a coup, the US media reported Friday, signalling a further consolidation of power by the kingdom's de facto ruler.
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Gay Saudi Journalists Released From Australian Detention Centre
Two gay Saudi journalists who were detained in Australia as they sought permanent refuge have been released while their asylum claims are processed, their lawyer told AFP on Tuesday.
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South African Sisters Describe Saudi Detention And Complain To UN
Two South African sisters who were imprisoned in Saudi Arabia, initially without charge, described their ordeal on Tuesday and said they had brought a complaint to the United Nations.
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A Saudi Billionaire Vanished For 400 Days And His Global Empire Boomed
Some 400 days after Mohammed Al Amoudi went missing, word came Thursday of his whereabouts: In custody in Saudi Arabia and awaiting trial on corruption and bribery charges. The good news for Al Amoudi, one of the world's richest men, is that during his prolonged absence, much of his global business empire has thrived. Sales at his Sweden-based oil ...
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Brother Of Saudi Billionaire Prince Freed From Detention After A Year
Saudi authorities have released the brother of billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal after nearly a year in detention, family members said Saturday, as the kingdom faces international pressure over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
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Saudi Arabia Releases 8 People Held In Activist Crackdown
Saudi Arabia has temporarily released eight people accused of communicating with organisations opposed to the kingdom but is holding nine others in detention, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.
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Saudi Detains "Thousands" For Months Without Trial: Human Rights Watch
Saudi Arabia has detained thousands of people for up to a decade without trial, Human Rights Watch said Sunday, slamming the country's powerful crown prince for the "arbitrary detentions".
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"I Was Never Tortured," Says Saudi Billionaire Al-Waleed On Ritz Custody
Billionaire Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal says all is forgiven after his three-month detention in an anti-corruption crackdown, dismissing speculation he had forfeited control of his assets in exchange for his freedom.
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Newly Free Saudi Prince Alwaleed Gives To Soccer Club
Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, freed two weeks ago from detention in a luxury hotel during a corruption sweep, said on Tuesday he was answering a government call to support local soccer clubs by donating half a million dollars.
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For Saudi Tycoons Freed From Detention, Cheers And A Business Challenge
Cheering supporters greeted Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal when he arrived at his skyscraper offices in Riyadh after his release from detention in an anti-corruption crackdown.
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Saudi Foreign Minister In First Iran Visit Since Detente
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived Saturday in Tehran, Iranian media reported, in his first visit to Iran since a landmark rapprochement following a seven-year rupture.
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Saudi Man Mistaken For Khashoggi Suspect Says French Custody Like "Zoo"
The Saudi man who was mistakenly arrested in France over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi felt like he was "in a zoo" during his detention, he told Saudi TV on Thursday.
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Oil Prices: Truce, Finally, Between US And Saudi Arabia
The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a detente after weeks of hostility about high oil prices, with the OPEC+ cartel announcing a production hike even as the new Covid variant threatens demand.
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Concerned About Alleged Torture Of Aid Worker In Saudi Arabia: US House Speaker
US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday she was "deeply concerned" about the alleged torture of a Saudi aid worker while in detention in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Woman Activist Freed After Nearly 3 Years In Jail
Saudi authorities on Wednesday released prominent women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul after nearly three years in detention, her family said, as the kingdom comes under renewed US pressure over its human rights record.
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Saudi Arabia Detains 3 Princes In Fresh Crackdown: Report
Saudi authorities have detained three princes including King Salman's brother and nephew on charges of plotting a coup, the US media reported Friday, signalling a further consolidation of power by the kingdom's de facto ruler.
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Gay Saudi Journalists Released From Australian Detention Centre
Two gay Saudi journalists who were detained in Australia as they sought permanent refuge have been released while their asylum claims are processed, their lawyer told AFP on Tuesday.
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South African Sisters Describe Saudi Detention And Complain To UN
Two South African sisters who were imprisoned in Saudi Arabia, initially without charge, described their ordeal on Tuesday and said they had brought a complaint to the United Nations.
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A Saudi Billionaire Vanished For 400 Days And His Global Empire Boomed
Some 400 days after Mohammed Al Amoudi went missing, word came Thursday of his whereabouts: In custody in Saudi Arabia and awaiting trial on corruption and bribery charges. The good news for Al Amoudi, one of the world's richest men, is that during his prolonged absence, much of his global business empire has thrived. Sales at his Sweden-based oil ...
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Brother Of Saudi Billionaire Prince Freed From Detention After A Year
Saudi authorities have released the brother of billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal after nearly a year in detention, family members said Saturday, as the kingdom faces international pressure over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
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Saudi Arabia Releases 8 People Held In Activist Crackdown
Saudi Arabia has temporarily released eight people accused of communicating with organisations opposed to the kingdom but is holding nine others in detention, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.
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Saudi Detains "Thousands" For Months Without Trial: Human Rights Watch
Saudi Arabia has detained thousands of people for up to a decade without trial, Human Rights Watch said Sunday, slamming the country's powerful crown prince for the "arbitrary detentions".
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"I Was Never Tortured," Says Saudi Billionaire Al-Waleed On Ritz Custody
Billionaire Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal says all is forgiven after his three-month detention in an anti-corruption crackdown, dismissing speculation he had forfeited control of his assets in exchange for his freedom.
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Newly Free Saudi Prince Alwaleed Gives To Soccer Club
Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, freed two weeks ago from detention in a luxury hotel during a corruption sweep, said on Tuesday he was answering a government call to support local soccer clubs by donating half a million dollars.
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For Saudi Tycoons Freed From Detention, Cheers And A Business Challenge
Cheering supporters greeted Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal when he arrived at his skyscraper offices in Riyadh after his release from detention in an anti-corruption crackdown.
