King Abdullah Pardons Qatif Girl
Ebtihal Mubarak, Arab News |
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JEDDAH, 17 December 2007 – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has pardoned the 20-year-old Saudi rape victim known as Qatif girl after a court sentenced her to 200 lashes and six months...
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‘We’re Here to Pray for Peace’
Siraj Wahab, Arab News |
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MAKKAH, 17 December 2007 — They are here in large numbers, praying alongside men in the Grand Mosque. They frequently burst into tears, and keep looking for an opportunity to kiss Hajr Al-Aswad or...
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Arab Strategies for Global Era
Samar Fatany, samarfatany@hotmail.com |
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Looking at the current state of the Arab world and the steps needed to move it to the next level of global competitiveness was the focus of the sixth annual Arab Thought Foundation conference. Under...
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Thousands Throng Tent City of Mina
P.K. Abdul Ghafour, Arab News |
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JEDDAH, 17 December 2007 — Hundreds of thousands of faithful Muslims began assembling in the tent city of Mina yesterday in preparation for the annual pilgrimage, which is the largest gathering of...
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Kingdom, Spain to Exchange Security Info
Raid Qusti, Arab News |
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RIYADH, 17 December 2007 — Saudi Arabia and Spain are set to exchange security information regarding their efforts in the war against terror and exchange training programs between the security bodies...
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Pakistani Parties Step Up Poll Drive
Azhar Masood & Agencies |
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ISLAMABAD, 17 December 2007 — Pakistani political parties stepped up poll campaign yesterday, a day after President Pervez Musharraf lifted emergency rule and restored the constitution. Major...
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