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The mother of kidnapped Boston-based journalist James Foley who has been apparently beheaded according to a gruesome video posted by ISIS, has praised her son.

Saudi's Senior Most Cleric Urges Muslims to Fight against Islamic State Militants

Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh has urged his fellow Muslims to confront the "oppressive" Islamic State terrorists.

Sep 8, 2014

Saudi Arabia Beheads 5 in a Week for Drug Trafficking

Saudi Arabia has beheaded five people in less than week for trafficking drugs into the country.

Sep 6, 2014

Saudi Religious Police Officers Transferred for Attacking British Man, Wife

Earlier last Friday, four officers of the Saudi religious police had attacked a British national and his Saudi wife after he used a cash counter manned by a woman.

Sep 4, 2014

Haj pilgrims undergo vaccination drive in Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 04 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir government organized a vaccination program along with Haj committee for aspiring pilgrims. The number of Haj pilgrims has increased in last few years and for safety of every pilgrim going to Saudi, the Saudi Kingdom had announced that without vaccination no pilgrim will be allowed to perform Haj. Executive Officer of Jammu and Kashmir Haj committee, Fayaz Ahmed Lone, said that every Haj pilgrim was expected to have a health and training card, which they have to show when they land in Saudi Arabia. He said that normally the vaccination costs a lot but during this drive it was being provided free of cost by the health department. The vaccination facility is available in all districts of Kashmir valley, including Haj house in Srinagar where doctors and authorities of Haj committee have opened special counters.

Sep 4, 2014

An aerial view of Muslim pilgrims atop Mount Mercy outside Mecca, Saudi Arabia on December 7, 2008. From this hill, the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon nearly 1,400 years ago.

Saudi Government Planning to Remove Tomb of Prophet Muhammad?

A report that appeared on a leading daily in UK has racked up quite an uproar in the Middle East, especially among the Shia Muslims.

Sep 3, 2014

Saudi's 'Religious Police' Thrash Briton Man, Wife for Paying at Cash Counter Manned by Woman [VIDEO]

The couple was rescued from the scene after the British Embassy sent a mission vehicle, which took them home, while a guard was posted near their house.

Sep 2, 2014

Saudi Human Rights Activist Gets 10 Years in Jail, 1000 Lashes for 'Insulting Islam'

Raif Badawi was convicted for condemning and criticizing religious watchdogs, which was termed by the court as an insult to Islam.

Sep 2, 2014

Beheadings Surge in Saudi Arabia as Authorities Execute 23 in August

The executions by Saudi Arabia have often been in violation of international human rights law and standards.

Aug 27, 2014

The self-proclaimed 'Caliph' of ISIS has now called on Muslims around the world to conquer Rome and own the world.

ISIS Steps up Operations to Secure Turkey Borders

Residents and Syrian opposition militants in the town of Marea claim that Islamic State has moved within sight.

Aug 24, 2014

Two Pair of Brothers Beheaded for Smuggling Marijuana into Saudi Arabia

Two sets of siblings were reportedly beheaded on Monday for smuggling large quantities of marijuana into Saudi Arabia.

Aug 20, 2014

Iraq Crisis: Maliki Alienated as US, Iran Back New PM

Iraq's Nauri al-Maliki has been alienated after US and Iran have backed appointment of the new PM.

Aug 13, 2014

There are several differences between ISIS and Hamas

Four Reasons Why Hamas is Not the Same as ISIS

In his speech US President Barack Obama suggested that the two groups are the same and used the word "barbaric" to describe both of them.

Aug 12, 2014

'I'm Not a Woman': An Apology to Women on Behalf of Indian Men [Video]

The video gives an apology on behalf of all Indian men and shows how they empathise with the dangers and struggles of being a woman in India.

Aug 12, 2014

Ebola Outbreak: Suspected Victim Dies in Saudi Arabia; CDC Issues Level 1 Alert in US

A Saudi Arabia citizen, who was suspected to have contracted the Ebola virus, has died.

Aug 7, 2014

Nigerian Nurse Dies of Ebola

The Nigerian nurse, who contracted Ebola virus while treating American Patrick Sawyer, has reportedly succumbed to the disease.

Aug 6, 2014

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