Arabic tweet directed at Charleston Airport being investigated by FBICharleston Post CourierAn Arabic tweet tagging the Charleston Airport is one of numerous social media messages being investigated by the FBI that appear to be targeting airports, ai [Read story...]
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Fearful of attacks, more LGBT Russians seeking U.S. asylum
Since Russia passed an “anti-LGBT propaganda” law, it’s been a painful couple years for the country’s LGBT community [Read story...]
ISIL chemical weapons expert killed in airstrike, US says
The US said Abu Malik was killed on Jan. 24 and had been a chemical weapons engineer during the rule of Saddam Hussein [Read story...]
Panel: Canada dam’s construction on glacial soil lead to massive spill
Dam holding mining wastewater failed, sending billions of gallons into waterways; panel recommends stronger regulation [Read story...]
Business
ICD wins prize at the 2nd Islamic Economy Award
Jeddah-based Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) emerged winner of the Money and Finance category at the 2nd Islamic Economy Award held at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC on Wednesday. Khaled Al-Aboodi, CEO, ICD, received the a [Read story...]
Citizens from developed countries have more freedom to travel: Index
JEDDAH — The 2014 Visa Restrictions Index revealed some interesting changes. As one would expect, it is evident that citizens from developed countries have more freedom to travel compared to developing countries and countries that are suffe [Read story...]
NCB net income rises to record SR8.66b in 2014
JEDDAH — The National Commercial Bank (NCB) announced its record net income in 2014, which reached SR8.66 billion compared to SR7.85 billion for the previous year, achieving an increase of SR803 million, with a growth rate of 10.2 percent [Read story...]
BRJ creates 75,030 jobs in 2014
JEDDAH — Job creation within the private sector in Saudi Arabia is thriving as evidenced by the 2014 job creation results released Saturday by Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ) – an initiative of Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJC [Read story...]
Middle East
Travel: Alabama’s Gulf Coast — a different kind of beach – NJ.com
NJ.comTravel: Alabama's Gulf Coast — a different kind of beachNJ.comBut that mental image has now shifted, thanks to a recent, eye-opening visit to Alabama's Gulf Coast, where it's all about relaxation, good food and communing with natur [Read story...]
5,000-yr-old underground city unearthed in Turkey
ARCHAEOLOGISTS in Turkey unearthed an underground city in the Central Anatolian province of Nev?ehir, already known for its Fairy Chimney rock formation, Turkey’s Hurriyet Daily News reported. A network of tunnels and passages, believed to [Read story...]
The US is trying ‘passive tough love’ in Iraq
WHEN the United States withdrew its last troops from Iraq at the end of 2011, both Washington and Baghdad said Iraq was ready to defend itself. The rise of radical and self-proclaimed Sunni group IS has proven that belief wrong. Yet senior White Hou [Read story...]
Turning the page – Palestinian youths set up Jerusalem book club
Zena Al-Tahhan IN recent months, the terms “violence” and “Jerusalem” have become almost synonymous amid bloodshed and unrest. However, media interest is waning as the city returns to a state of relative calm. [Read story...]
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- Bahrain denounces foreign interference after US criticises arrest of opposition leader
- IDF arrests Palestinian for Jerusalem stabbing of 2 officers
- Gunmen kill 3 Sunni clerics in Iraqi city of Basra
- After winning key victory, Iraqi general warns of military’s woes in fight with militants
- Israel police say settlers attack US officials in West Bank
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Sports
Magic Rory McIlroy seizes Dubai Desert Classic lead with late flourish
World number one Rory McIlroy made three birdies in his last three holes in the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic to take sole possession of the lead on Friday. [Read story...]
Asian Cup 2015 final: Australia -vs- South Korea – the experts preview
Australia and South Korea meet in the final of the Asian Cup on Saturday morning. Rob Brooks and John Duerden assess the chances of the respective finalists. [Read story...]
UAE star man Ali Mabkhout: I want to play for a club in Europe
UAE sharpshooter Ali Mabkhout on Friday said he would ask his club about a move to Europe after he finished the Asian Cup with a tournament-leading five goals. [Read story...]
Al Nasr hammer Sharjah to clinch Arabian Gulf Cup
Ten minutes were all Al Nasr needed to secure Arabian Gulf Cup final victory against Sharjah and for Pablo Hernandez to announce himself as a star. [Read story...]
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Kuwait arrests activists over anti-Saudi tweets
KUWAIT CITY Kuwaiti authorities have detained several online activists for allegedly comments deemed offensive to Saudi Arabia’s late King Abdullah, a rights group and activists said Thursday. [Read story...]
Army veteran visits Dearborn, discovers it’a not under sharia law
DEARBORN Army Veteran Adam Joliff made national news recently after visiting Dearborn and "discovering" it wasnt under sharia law. [Read story...]
Arab American selected to represent USA Rugby Sevens National team in Wellington, New Zealand
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: ‘Times New Roman'; "><b>DEARBORN </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: ‘Times New Roman'; ">National Team [Read story...]
The Scale of Yesterday’s Coordinated Attacks in Sinai
Yesterday’s wave of terror attacks across northern Sinai ; increasingly appear unprecedented in their scope and coordination. As many as 30 separate attacks took place against police and military positions, while there were also civilian casual [Read story...]
IS ‘chemical weapons expert killed’
A chemical weapons expert working with Islamic State in Iraq has been killed in a coalition air strike. the US military says. Go to Source [Read story...]
The real accomplishments of `Abdullah bin `Abdul-`Aziz
My weekly article in Al-Akhbar: “The real accomplishments of `Abdullah bin `Abdul-`Aziz“. Go to Source [Read story...]
Able leadership
Sat, 2015-01-31 00:34 I fully agree with the views expressed in the Friday Editorial (Jan. 30). With Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at the helm the Kingdom is all set to move forward on the road to… [Read story...]
Sectarianism in Iraq
Sat, 2015-01-31 00:35 This is with reference to the report “Iraq troops watched as Shiite militiamen executed 72 Sunnis” (Jan.30). This is a perfect recipe for further turmoil in a country, which is already severely… [Read story...]
