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What now for Saudi Arabia after the death of King Abdullah?

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World leaders pay tribute to Saudi King Abdullah

Tributes have been paid around the world to Saudi King Abdullah who has died. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, many senior dignitaries praised

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New Saudi King Salman appoints half-brother Muqrin as crown prince and heir

The new Saudi Arabian King Salman has named his half-brother Muqrin as successor to the throne. Salman, who is believed to be 79, has already

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Tributes paid to late Saudi King Abdullah

US President Barack Obama is among those paying tribute to Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, who has died. He had been in hospital for several weeks

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Saudis to review flogging case in Supreme Court

It is reported Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court is to re-examine the case of a blogger sentenced to 1,000 lashes. Raif Badawi was flogged 50 times last

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Royal challenge for FIFA presidency

Jordanian royal Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein will challenge incumbent Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency.

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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah in stable condition

The condition of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has been described as stable. The elderly monarch was admitted to hospital on Wednesday

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Saudi King undergoing medical tests in Riyadh hospital

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Saudi women drivers referred to terrorism court

Two Saudi women detained for nearly a month in defiance of a ban on females driving have been referred to a court established to try terrorism cases

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Iran's oil minister says OPEC at risk of becoming 'trivial' in oil market

OPEC's decision to maintain its oil output levels served Saudi Arabia's strategic interests but hurt lesser producers such as Iran, causing tensions within the oil cartel

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OPEC’s black gold price losing its shimmer

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Educating Riyadh

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Traveller's diary: Prince Sultan University

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Riyadh: a city for the future

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Wadi Hanifah: an urban oasis reborn

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Traveller's diary: Wadi Hanifah

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Addiriyah: the birthplace of a nation

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Mud and straw - the future for The Kingdom's first capital

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Traveller's diary: Riyadh

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Sacred selfie? Muslim cleric hits out over new Hajj trend at Mecca