US envoy: Pakistan aid surpassed expectations but more needed to fight terrorismUS envoy: Pakistan aid beats hopes but more needed TOKYO — A day after international donors pledged more than $5 billion to Pakistan, U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke said Saturday that the aid exceeded expectations but far more is needed to strengthen the country’s economy and fight terrorism. Saudi court refuses to block marriage of eight-year-old girl to an older manRIYADH - A court in the Saudi Arabian town of Unaiza has upheld the marriage of an eight-year-old girl to the much older man, on the condition that he does not have sex with her until she reaches puberty. Criticism of Jordanian theologian indicative of Jihadist decline: CSMRIYADH - One of the world’s most influential jihadi theologians has reportedly been criticised by some of his former followers for allegedly moderating his views, a claim he denies. 75 year old widow to be flogged for seeing male strangers in Saudi ArabiaRIYADH - A 75-year-old widow has been sentenced to 40 lashes and four months imprisonment in Saudi Arabia for meeting two young men, who were strangers to her and were reportedly bringing her bread. |