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Saudi 'no woman, no drive' mockery video goes viral

A Saudi video mocking the kingdom's unique ban on female driving has gone viral, featuring a male performer singing "no woman, no drive", an adaptation of Bob Marley's famous song.

Oct 30, 2013

Saudi blocking Syria peace talks: Hezbollah chief

The head of powerful Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah and key Damascus ally Hassan Nasrallah on Monday accused Saudi Arabia of blocking a political solution to the conflict in Syria. Duration: 00:49

Oct 28, 2013

Saudi women get behind the wheel in defiance of ban

Only a few Saudi women braved official threats of punishment and got behind the wheel in defiance of a ban on driving, but organisers say their campaign will continue. Duration: 00:57

Oct 27, 2013

Saudi activist talks about campaign for right to drive

Saudi female activists gear up to test a long-standing driving ban Saturday, with more women already getting behind the wheel in defiance of the restriction amid a seemingly more lenient approach from authorities. Duration: 01:24

Oct 23, 2013

Expert: Saudi Security Council snub not just about Syria

An analyst for the US Institute for Peace says Saudi Arabia's refusal of a UN Security Council seat is about more than just about the continuing conflict in Syria, with concerns about Iran also playing a key role. Duration: 0:58

Oct 18, 2013

Tight security measure in Mecca for Hajj

Throngs of Muslim pilgrims took part in the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual for a second day Wednesday in Saudi Arabia's Mina Valley, near Mecca, as the annual hajj neared its end. Duration: 00:40

Oct 17, 2013

Muslim pilgrims ritually stone devil as hajj nears end

Throngs of Muslim pilgrims took part in the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual for a second day Wednesday in Saudi Arabia's Mina Valley, as the annual hajj neared its end. Duration: 00:35

Oct 16, 2013

Flood of Muslim pilgrims stone devil in final hajj ritual

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims converged on the Mina valley in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to participate in a symbolic stoning of the devil, the final stage of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims say the reduction in the number of people attending this year is making the event run more smoothly.

Oct 15, 2013

Muslim pilgrims throng Mount Arafat for hajj climax

Pilgrims in their hundreds of thousands thronged Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia from early Monday for the climax of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Officials said they expected around 1.5 million pilgrims to descend on the site.

Oct 14, 2013

Muslim pilgrims throng Mecca for hajj

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims have poured into the holy city of Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage as Saudi Arabia issued a stern warning against politicising the world's largest annual gathering. Duration: 00:32

Oct 13, 2013

Saudi Arabia holds parade of hajj security forces

Saudi Arabia held a military parade displaying soldiers and other forces who will be responsible for the security of next week's hajj pilgrimage. Duration:00:43

Oct 10, 2013

Pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj despite virus concerns

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host two million pilgrims for the annual hajj which starts Sunday amid concerns of a MERS virus outbreak. Duration: 0:36

Oct 10, 2013

Saudi set for Hajj despite MERS virus fears

Saudi Arabia is gearing up for next week's hajj with scores of pilgrims set to miss the world's largest annual gathering over construction work and fears about a deadly virus. Duration: 00:33

Oct 9, 2013

Minor, Gang-Raped and Forced into Prostitution, Rescued After 9 Months

Delih police have rescued a 15-year-old girl, who was reportedly abducted, gang-raped and forced into prostitution. The minor, a student of class 9, was rescued nine months after she was kidnapped, Press Trust of India reported.

Aug 21, 2013

Terror Threat: US Issues Worldwide Travel Alert; Overseas Embassies to be Closed over Security Fears

The United States State Department has issued worldwide travel alert to its citizens, warning them of a possible terror attack in the month of August, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

Aug 3, 2013

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