Jordan: Arab Spring paved way for press freedoms
Jordan's prime minister says the Arab Spring has forced governments in the region to allow more freedom of expression and of the press.
Iraq PM to overhaul security strategy after attacks
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki said on Monday that he will overhaul the country's security strategy and personnel, as a wave of unrest killed more than 300 people so far this month.
Two wounded as gunmen attack Libya gas site: report
Armed men on Monday attacked Mellitah gas complex in western Libya, wounding a soldier and a leader of the brigade which guards the complex, the official Lana news agency reported.
Tunisia PM vows firm action after unrest
Tunisia's Prime Minister Ali Larayedh vowed firm action against Ansar Al-Sharia, in remarks published Monday, after bloody clashes between police and members of the radical group.
Qatar emir slams 'international inaction' over Syria
The emir of Qatar, a strong supporter of the Syrian rebels, on Monday slammed what he called inaction by the international community over the conflict there, lamenting the failure to reach a political solution.
Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1b deal for Tumblr
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.
2 Brazilians killed in hot-air balloon crash in Turkey
A hot-air balloon flying over Cappadocia, a tourist destination in central Turkey, crashed after colliding with another balloon on Monday, killing a Brazilian passenger and injuring 24 other people, the Anatolian news agency said.
India, China to make new bid to end border row: Singh
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday he had agreed with his Chinese counterpart.
Musharraf granted bail
A Pakistani court on Monday granted bail to former army chief and president Pervez Musharraf who has been under house arrest on charges of failing to provide adequate security for former prime minister Benazir Bhutto before her 2007 assassination.
Racing against time
Most foreign consulates in Jeddah are swamped with applications of their nationals who want to correct their status before the grace period ends.
Kingdom, Philippines sign labor agreement
Filipino household service workers (HSWs) in Saudi Arabia can now enjoy more rights and better protection after the signing of a “historic” agreement between the Kingdom and the Philippines in Jeddah on Sunday.
Salman’s Turkey visit crucial: Official
Ersat Hurmuzlu, Chief Adviser to Turkish President Abdullah Gul, has stressed the great importance of the visit to Turkey by Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, in light of the crises in the region that require Saudi-Turkish coordination.
Pakistan holds repeat poll in Karachi despite killing
Under tight security, Pakistani officials Sunday held a repeat election in a district of violence-plagued Karachi, despite the killing of a senior politician in the city the day before.
Myanmar leader making landmark White House visit
Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of international isolation.
No coronavirus death in Jeddah, says ministry
Health Ministry officials in Jeddah dismissed as “false” reports that said a woman died at a local hospital after she was infected with the coronavirus.
A strange request from SEC
WHAT can we do? I am personally in a dilemma regarding the decisions of officials who seek to cover up their substandard performances at the expense of our comfort, convenience and circumstances.
CITC’s provocative decisions
A MONTH has passed since the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) issued its provocative decision preventing free roaming on mobile calls.
At least eight killed in southern Russia car blasts: report
At least eight people were killed Monday in twin car blasts outside a court building in the southern Russian city of Makhachkala in the restless region of Dagestan, Russian news agencies reported.
Uproar in France over move for more English at universities
A proposal to introduce more courses in English and other foreign languages at French universities is set to be debated in parliament from Wednesday amid concerns it will undermine the country's
24 killed in rebel vs army battle in South Sudan
South Sudan's military spokesman says 24 people were killed and dozens wounded during a battle between government troops and rebels who had overrun a town.
Plane makes emergency landing in Paris after crew fall ill
A plane flying from Zurich to Philadelphia made an emergency stop Monday at Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport after four crew members fell sick, an airport official said.
Large earthquake strikes off coast of Chile
The US Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.5 earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile.
Eight villagers shot dead in central India: police
Indian police reported Monday that eight villagers, including three children, died.
N. Korea fires sixth missile in three days
North Korea fired a sixth short-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Monday, defying warnings from UN chief Ban Ki-moon and South Korea after a flurry of similar tests at the weekend.
Six held after truck carrying narcotic pills intercepted
The General Administration of Drugs Control (GADC) has foiled the smuggling of more than 6 million narcotic pills into
Pakistan: A cautionary tale
I am writing with regard to the article “The two-state solution is not dead” by Uri Avnery (May 11). When trying to answer the question of a one-state or two-state solution to the problems faced by
IPL scandal
Indian Premier League 2013, whose games are watched by millions of cricket fans in India and around the world, is now in the news for all the wrong reasons.
We need good doctors
With regard to the report “More investment in health sector needed”(May 19), I would like to point out that doctors in private hospitals give unnecessary medicines to company patients.
Hezbollah suffers big losses in Syria battle: activists
About 30 Lebanese Hezbollah fighters and 20 Syrian soldiers and militiamen loyal to President Bashar Al-Assad have been killed in the fiercest fighting this year in the rebel stronghold of Qusayr,
In Kuwait, when traffic violation results in deportation
Kuwait has deported hundreds of expats for traffic offenses in the past month, a report said on Sunday.
Saudi beheads Syrian for drug trafficking
Saudi authorities beheaded on Monday a Syrian man after convicting him of drug trafficking, the interior ministry said.
Outdoor workers struggle to beat the May heat
As temperatures across Jeddah continue to soar, laborers working at construction sites are complaining of difficult
Boarding pass cancellation caused big loss: Passenger
The decision by an employee of Saudi Arabian Airlines to cancel a boarding pass issued to a passenger who was to fly to Dubai to sign important contracts reportedly cost his company millions of
Wave of attacks kills at least 57 in Iraq
A string of car bombs and shootings tore through Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, killing at least 57 people and escalating fears of a return to widespread sectarian bloodletting, officials
Egypt: Security beefed up in Sinai after abduction
Dozens of Egyptian military and police armored vehicles crossed into Sinai on Monday, beefing up the security presence
Tensions over Syria convulse Lebanese city again, 3 killed
Three people have been killed and about 40 wounded in two days of fighting in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli, security sources said on Monday, as sectarian violence spilled over from the civil
Iran producing new air defense missile
Iran says it has started mass producing a new sophisticated air defense missile system capable of engaging low-altitude aircraft.
Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan
Secretary of State John Kerry is heading back to the Middle East this week to press his case for peace talks between Syrian rebels and President Bashar Assad's regime amid increasing signs the new
Drone strike kills two 'Qaeda militants' in Yemen
An apparent US drone strike killed two suspected Al-Qaeda militants in central Yemen on Monday, a local official said.
Arsenal books Champs berth
Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season after edging Tottenham for fourth place in the
Nadal and Serena bag Rome trophies
After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.
Seven-up Broad leads England rout of NZ
Stuart Broad bowled England to victory in the first Test as New Zealand suffered a dramatic fourth-day collapse at
Oxbow spoils Orb’s treble bid
Oxbow won the 138th Preakness Stakes Saturday as heavily favored Kentucky Derby winner Orb finished fourth — his bid
Alaska grabs PBA crown
Playing catch-up for three quarters, the Alaska Aces suddenly exploded when it mattered most in the final quarter to
McCarthy throws shutout for 1st victory of year
Brandon McCarthy pitched a three-hitter for his first win since being struck in the head by a line drive last season,
Sharks bounce back against champs Kings
Logan Couture scored early in overtime to help the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Los
Kuwait replaces top chiefs in oil sector shake-up
Kuwait's vital oil sector has undergone a major reshuffle, with new executives appointed for the subsidiaries of Kuwait Petroleum Corp, after a new KPC chief was named, the national oil firm said
Mobiles offer financial lifeline to Asian migrants: study
Asia's mobile revolution is set to transform the region's financial services industry, offering a cheap way for millions of migrant workers to send money home to their families, a report said on
Kingdom, Czech Republic to cooperate on common markets
The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) was host to a high-level business delegation from the Czech
Focus on firm to mitigate BYOD risk
The prevailing movement that is becoming popular in Saudi Arabia, labeled ‘Consumerization of IT’ or Bring Your Own
1.8m SMEs operating in Kingdom; 48% are said to be in trading
There are 1.8 million small and medium businesses in the Kingdom yet only 71% of which are actually operating.
SAIREC set to create real estate authority in Saudi Arabia
The 3rd Saudi International Real Estate Conference (SAIREC) opened Sunday.
Huda Beydoun
Using art as a means of addressing social concerns, the young artists of Saudi Arabia have helped play a large part in
Google's wearable Glass gadget: cool or creepy?
Google staged four discussions expounding on the finer points of its "Glass" wearable computer during last week's developer conference.
Honeybees versus Croatia land mines
Mirjana Filipovic is still haunted by the land mine blast that killed her boyfriend and blew off her left leg while on fishing trip nearly a decade ago. It happened in a field that was supposedly
Bad hair day is nightmare for Paris Hilton
What do you fear most?
Google Maps helps man find parents after 23 years
A Chinese man who was abducted as a child about 23 years ago said he was able to find his family with the help of Google Maps, upi.com reported.
