Qatif Case Verdicts Get Ministry’s Backing
Ebtihal Mubarak, Arab News |
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JEDDAH, 21 November 2007 — The Ministry of Justice made its first public statement regarding the second verdict in the so-called “Qatif Girl” rape trial, justifying the decision to punish the victims...
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Abdullah, Musharraf Discuss Key Issues
Mohammed Rasooldeen, Arab News |
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RIYADH/ISLAMABAD, 21 November 2007 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah held talks with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf at Al-Yamamah Palace here yesterday. Musharraf arrived in Riyadh...
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Shoura Calls for Quick Steps to Contain Bird Flu
P.K. Abdul Ghafour, Arab News |
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JEDDAH, 21 November 2007 — The Shoura Council has urged the health and agriculture ministries to take quick measures to eradicate bird flu in the Kingdom and keep the public updated about the deadly...
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UAE Orders 70% Pay Hike for Govt Servants
K.T. Abdurabb, Arab News |
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ABU DHABI, 21 November 2007 — The UAE Cabinet approved the 2008 federal budget yesterday and announced a 70-percent salary hike for all government employees beginning next year, the state news agency...
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A Slap in the Face of Justice
Lubna Hussain, forlubna@hotmail.com |
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It is a tale that is more reminiscent of the cruel callous punishments meted out to women in medieval times. And yet sadly it is a case that is making headlines in the 21st century. For those...
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