Saudi prince tells king he’s determined to continue anti-terror campaign after bomb attackRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi state television reports a Saudi prince who was slightly injured by a suicide bomber says he is more determined than ever to pursue the kingdom’s campaign against terrorism. Suicide bomber lightly injures senior Saudi prince involved in anti-terrorism effortRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — A suicide bomber lightly wounded a senior prince largely credited for Saudi Arabia’s anti-terrorism campaign when he blew himself up just before going into a gathering of well-wishers for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the state news agency said Friday. US urging Yemen to go after al-Qaida, says country is next staging ground for attacksWASHINGTON — American authorities are pressuring Yemen to counter a rising internal al-Qaida threat more aggressively and improve intelligence-sharing amid growing worries that the country could become the next significant terrorist staging ground. Israel aware of S. Arabia’s plans to build nuke power plantRIYADH - Israel has said that it is aware about Saudi Arabia’s plans to build nuclear power plants. Saudi Arabia arrests 44 suspected militants in nearly monthlong sweepRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi authorities arrested 44 suspected militants with al-Qaida links in a yearlong sweep that also uncovered dozens of machine guns and electronic circuits for bombs, the government said Wednesday. Obama: Encouraged on Israel, Palestinians, Mubarak praises Obama speech to MuslimsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama won lavish praise from his Egyptian counterpart on Tuesday and spoke of an “extraordinary opportunity” for making peace in the Middle East, saying he was encouraged by U.S. efforts to restart talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Indonesian police question suspects over possible al-Qaida funding in Jakarta hotel bombingsJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police questioned two alleged Islamist militants Tuesday about possible al-Qaida links to twin suicide bombings in the capital last month that killed seven people, officials said. US senators led by McCain discuss al-Qaida threat, Guantanamo issue
Yemen expands offensive against northern Shiite rebels with airstrikes and artillery fireSAN’A, Yemen — Yemen widened a military offensive against Shiite rebels in the country’s north on Saturday, blasting the fighters’ positions with artillery and airstrikes, a local government official said. Yemeni warplanes bomb rebel strongholds in northern province for second straight daySAN’A, Yemen — Yemeni warplanes bombed a northern province bordering Saudi Arabia for a second straight day Thursday as a protracted conflict with Shiite rebels threatened to turn into an all-out war at a time when the U.S. ally is already facing a resurgent al-Qaida. Yemeni forces bomb Shiite rebel stronghold near Saudi border, killing dozensSAN’A, Yemen — Government forces bombed Shiite rebels in northern Yemen Wednesday, killing dozens and escalating a conflict along the Saudi border that could further destabilize the U.S.-allied country as it faces a resurgent threat from al-Qaida. Yemeni government forces bomb Shiite rebel stronghold near Saudi border killing dozensSAN’A, Yemen — Yemeni government forces used artillery and aircraft to attack Shiite rebels near the border with Saudi Arabia killing dozens in an escalation of the five-year-old conflict, rebels and local officials said Wednesday. Yemeni government forces bomb Shiite rebel stronghold near border with Saudi ArabiaSAN’A, Yemen — Yemeni government forces used artillery and aircraft to attack Shiite rebels near the border with Saudi Arabia in an escalation of the five-year-old conflict, rebels and local officials said Wednesday. Yemeni government forces bomb Shiite rebel strongholds near border with Saudi ArabiaSAN’A, Yemen — Shiite rebels and local officials say Yemeni forces, using artillery and aircraft, bombed several rebel strongholds in a province bordering Saudi Arabia in a major escalation of the conflict. Shiite rebels battle Yemeni army near border post with Saudi Arabia in widening conflictSAN’A, Yemen — Shiite rebels battled Yemeni government troops Tuesday near a key border crossing with Saudi Arabia in a widening conflict that threatens to further destabilize this key U.S. ally in the battle against al-Qaida. €11 million in Saudi princess’ cash, jewelry stolen from hotel room in glitzy Italian resortROME —Italian police said Monday they are hunting for burglars who stole euro11 million ($15.5 million) in cash and jewelry from the hotel room of a Saudi princess. Yemen welcomes the US freeing of 2 Yemenis and called for release of remaining jailed citizensSAN’A, Yemen —The Yemeni government welcomed on Saturday the release of two Yemenis jailed in the U.S. over terrorism charges, and called for the return of those still held in Guantanamo Bay prison. Northern Yemen rebels seize key post on highway linking capital to Saudi ArabiaSAN’A, Yemen — Shiite Muslim rebels in northern Yemen have seized a key control post on a strategic highway linking the capital San’a with Saudi Arabia, overcoming an army brigade after 12 hours of intense combat, local officials and the rebels said Thursday. Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. to release second-quarter results ThursdayCHICAGO — Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. reports results for the second quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Druse leader seeks to calm storm after bolting from Lebanon’s Western-backed allianceBEIRUT — A key Lebanese politician who bolted out of the Western-backed parliament majority sought Tuesday to allay concerns by some that he could join the rival Hezbollah bloc — a move that could lead to new political turmoil in the country. Despite judge’s release order, Yemeni inmate at Guantanmo held because he has nowhere to goWASHINGTON — Legally speaking, Guantanamo Bay detainee Alla Ali bin Ali Ahmed should be a free man. He remains behind barbed wire in Cuba because he has nowhere to go. Saudi foreign minister rejects US calls to improve ties with IsraelWASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia on Friday bluntly rejected U.S. appeals for improved relations with Israel as a way to help restart Middle East peace talks, saying the Jewish state is not interested in a deal. New technology aimed at increasing oil production; lots of oil left in the groundHOUSTON — Imagine having a nice ripe orange, ready for squeezing, but being able to get out only a small amount of juice. There’s got to be more, you just can’t get at it. Rights group: number of executions in world down in 2008, China still top executionerROME — The number of prisoners put to death worldwide decreased in 2008, a human rights group said Wednesday, adding that China retained its position as the world’s top executioner. US man who joined al-Qaida gets life for then-President George W. Bush assassination plotALEXANDRIA, Va. — A U.S. man who became an al-Qaida terrorist while attending college in Saudi Arabia and plotted to assassinate then-President George W. Bush was defiant Monday as he was sentenced to life in prison. Saudi defence ministry orders 3 Airbus A330 tankers for delivery starting in 2011PARIS — The Saudi Arabian Air Force has ordered three Airbus tanker aircraft for use in air-to-air refulling missions, Airbus parent company EADS said in a statement Monday. Arab states ban young, old and infirm from performing Mecca pilgrimage for swine flu fearsCAIRO — Arab health ministers banned children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses from attending the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia this year over fears the mass gathering could speed the spread of swine flu. Amnesty criticizes Saudi Arabia for rights abuses in terror fight, reprimands rest of worldCAIRO — Saudi Arabia is holding more than 3,000 people in secret detention and has used torture to extract confessions in its anti-terrorism crackdown since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Amnesty International said in a report Wednesday. Global health officials debate how to slow spread of swine flu until vaccine becomes availableGENEVA — Some Muslim countries are advising pregnant women not to attend the hajj pilgrimage. China is quarantining any visitor suspected of having a fever, while priests in New Zealand have been banned from placing Communion wafers on worshippers’ tongues. Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding posts 83 pct drop in Q2 profits on stocks, hotelsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The investment company headed by a Saudi billionaire with a major Citibank stake says its profit tumbled 83 percent in the second quarter because of stock market losses and a slump at its hotel businesses. |
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SAN’A, Yemen — A delegation of U.S. senators led by John McCain and the president of Yemen discussed on Monday ways to help the impoverished Arabian Peninsula country battle the threat from al-Qaida.
