Game Of Thrones: Saudi King Shakes Up Line Of Succession
King Salman has named a new heir to the throne — and consolidated power in the hands of a younger generation.
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Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace
It's unclear when peace talks that were mentioned earlier this week might occur. Warplanes have been hitting areas under Houthi control Thursday.
Saudi Airstrikes Raise Doubts Abroad, Spark Patriotic Fervor At Home
Much of the world is skeptical about the wisdom of the bombing raids in Yemen. But Saudis are rallying around their new king, Salman, and his son, the defense minister.
Saudis Say Operation In Yemen Entering New Phase
A military spokesman said the airstrikes were giving way to a period that would include diplomatic and political efforts, alongside military operations against the Shiite Houthi rebels.
Report Lays Out 10 Most Censored Countries
The Committee to Protect Journalists says Eritrea, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia are tops at silencing journalists.
Pakistan's Parliament Rejects Joining Saudi Coalition In Yemen
Lawmakers in Islamabad instead approved a draft resolution calling on the government to play a mediating role in the conflict against the Houthi rebels.
Treating Saudi Arabian Jihadists With Art Therapy
The Saudis are trying to rehabilitate convicted terrorists with programs such as art therapy in a resort setting. More than 80 percent have reformed, the Saudis say. But some returned to al-Qaida.
Saudi Girls Can Now Take Gym Class, But Not Everyone Is Happy
Saudi Arabia has agreed to introduce physical education for girls in its gender-segregated public schools. But there's opposition from hard-liners.
Tribal Fighters Lay Siege To Al-Qaida In Coastal Town
The coalition of tribesmen have vowed to expel fighters from the extremist group and restore order to the Gulf of Aden port.
Yemen's Rebels Seize Presidential Palace In Aden, Despite Airstrikes
Houthi fighters capture a central district of Aden, Yemen's economic hub, as al-Qaida militants free inmates from a prison. The ongoing violence is turning many Yemenis against the Saudi air campaign.