MAKKAH, 26 August 2005 — The Interior Ministry is operating two DNA laboratories — one in the Eastern Province and another in Tabuk, said Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, the Interior Ministry spokesman. According... Full Story
RIAYDH, 26 August 2005 — An economic expert has estimated that the increase in wages is estimated at SR15 billion to government employees over a total base salary of SR100 billion yearly. Dr. Saad... Full Story
JEDDAH, 26 August 2005 — With companies under pressure to Saudize, the Leylati wedding hall complex has managed to succeed at both maintaining its prestige and reputation and employing Saudi women... Full Story
JEDDAH, 26 August 2005 — THE announcement this week by anti-jueteng campaigner Archbishop Oscar Cruz that the Arroyo administration is planning to replace the illegal jueteng numbers game with a legal... Full Story
JERUSALEM, 26 August 2005 — Israeli forces raided a Tulkarm refugee camp early yesterday and killed five Palestinians, three of them unarmed teenagers. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel... Full Story
LONDON, 26 August 2005 — As British police prepare the first deportations of so-called “preachers of hate and intolerance”, which Home Secretary Charles Clarke yesterday confirmed could happen “very... Full Story
“But why London of all places?” implored a friend of mine more perturbed than necessary over my choice of holiday destination. “I love London!” I effused passionately, much to her disapproval, as if... Full Story
WASHINGTON, 26 August 2005 — Two years ago a US task force concluded that hostility toward the United States has reached “shocking levels,” but only this week has Karen Hughes finally taken up office... Full Story
