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A prominent Muslim cleric has criticized a new Saudi university launched by King Abdullah for allowing men and women to take classes together.
In his latest push for an open dialogue with the Muslim world, President Barack Obama on Wednesday sought the counsel of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and put the finishing touches on a highly anticipated speech about United States' relationship with followers of Islam.
A day of science, sports and economics awaits President Barack Obama.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has appointed the kingdom's powerful interior minister and his half brother as the nation's second deputy prime minister, according to an announcement late Friday.
A roadside bomb ripped through a van carrying civilians in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing seven people and wounding nine others, while three Australian soldiers were wounded in another blast in the south, officials said.
Countries attending a U.N. interfaith conference Thursday rejected the use of religion to justify acts of terrorism and other violence that kills and injures innocent civilians.
The Iraqi government says Jordan's King Abdullah has come to Baghdad for talks with Iraqi leaders. He is the first Arab head of state to visit the country since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama intends to sit down with European leaders as well as King Abdullah of Jordan, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as part of a campaign-season trip that aides described Friday as substantive rather than political.
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia exhorted followers of the world's leading faiths to turn away from extremism and embrace a spirit of reconciliation, saying at the start of an interfaith conference Wednesday that history's great conflicts were not caused by religion itself but by its misinterpretation.
Facing strong U.S. pressure and global dismay over oil prices, Saudi Arabia said Sunday it will produce more crude this year if the market needs it. But the vague pledge fell far short of U.S. hopes for a specific increase and may do little to lower prices immediately.
President Bush lectured the Arab world Sunday about everything from political repression to the denial of women's rights but ran into Palestinian complaints he is favoring Israel in stalled Mideast peace talks. "Freedom and peace are within your grasp," Bush said despite scant signs of progress.
President Bush said Monday that when he meets Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah later this week, he'll bring up the effect that high oil prices are having on the U.S. and global economies.
Retail gas and diesel prices reached new records Monday, adding to the pressure on drivers planning road trips for the coming holiday weekend, even as oil prices wavered following last week's record highs.
Several Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders reacted warmly to a proposal for dialogue among the religions by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, welcoming the overture from the leader of the strict Muslim country as a major development in interfaith relations.
Vice President Dick Cheney, concluding two days of talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, said Monday that Hamas militants and their backers in Iran and Syria are playing the role of spoiler in Mideast peace talks.
Jordan's King Abdullah II warned Friday that unless a comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian agreement is reached during the Bush administration's final months, the chances for a lasting Middle East peace could be "set back, perhaps for decades."
A leading human rights group appealed to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Thursday to stop the execution of a woman accused of witchcraft and performing supernatural acts.
Families of several imprisoned pro-reform activists in Saudi Arabia have drafted a letter to King Abdullah asking him to either release their loved ones, jailed for over a year without charges, or bring them to trial.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah told President Bush he was worried about the impact of high oil prices on the world economy, the White House said Wednesday. After their talks, Bush was hopeful that OPEC would authorize an increase in oil production.
A woman sentenced to prison and a public lashing after being gang-raped has been pardoned by the Saudi monarch in a case that sparked an international outcry, including rare criticism from the United States, the kingdom's top ally.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah will meet Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday in the first encounter between a pope and a Saudi monarch, the Vatican said.
Queen Elizabeth II welcomed Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Tuesday with an honor guard and rode with him to Buckingham Palace in her gilded carriage, passing protesters who condemned the oil-rich kingdom for alleged human rights abuses.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah accused Britain of failing to act on intelligence that might have prevented the 2005 London transit bombings, touching off a debate about terrorism at the start of the first state visit by a Saudi monarch in two decades.
For the first time ever, a group of women in the only country that bans female drivers have formed a committee to lobby for the right to get behind the wheel, and they plan to petition King Abdullah in the next few days for the privilege.
BBC News - Afghanistan CIA suicide bomber 'fooled family'The Jordanian suicide bomber who carried out the worst attack against the CIA in decades in Afghanistan tricked his family, the BBC has learnt.
Land First, Then PeaceTHE United States and other Western powers have for some time been pushing Saudi Arabia to make more gestures toward Israel. More recently, the crown prince of Bahrain urged greater communication with Israel and joint steps from Arab states to revive the peace process.
Saudi Arabia cracks down on 'evil' circusesSaudi Arabia's religious police is cracking down on summer festivals that the government hopes will promote domestic tourism, in the latest battle between liberals and conservatives in the country.
Saudi counter-terrorism effort masks abuse: AmnestyMajor U.S. ally Saudi Arabia is exploiting counter-terrorism efforts to violate human rights with thousands having been detained on security grounds since 2001, Amnesty International said on Wednesday...
Movies come to Riyadh for first time in decadesFor the first time in three decades, Saudis in the nation\'s capital did something that most Westerners take for granted - they went to the movies. But it wasn\'t date night. No women were allowed.
Here's Your Gift, Mr. President. Please Stick Your Neck Out.Upon his arrival in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, President Obama was greeted by King Abdullah in an elaborate welcome ceremony that included a gift-giving segment.
As Obama Begins Trip, Arabs Want Israeli GesturePresident Obama arrived here Wednesday afternoon, making his first visit to Saudi Arabia as he opened a five-day trip intended to improve relations between the United States and the Muslim world and push for progress in settling the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Jordan warns of a new war if Obama does not act quicklyKing Abdullah II of Jordan interviewed by David Gregory And he had some interesting things to say..... "GREGORY: Bottom line on this, do you think you can defeat an enemy like Al Qaida without resorting to what some people would consider torture?
White House denies Obama bowed to Saudi king -- Aide says President did not bow, merely stooped.The Weekly Standard wrote that the president violated state department protocol, which it said holds that "American presidents do not bow before foreign dignitaries, whether they are princes, kings, or emperors."
Politics of the 'bow'. by Ben Smith, April 09, 2009 The reason Obama's alleged, denied bow to King Abdullah -- it was, however one describes it, a warm gesture -- has been the source of controversy is the general American enmity to Saudi Arabia, one that has survived friendly relations between a generation of presidents of both p …
Little Green Footballs Would Like To Remind The Right That Bush Bowed To King Abdullah of Sadui Arabia Too [Video]More than a few people on the right are screaming that Barack Obama should be impeached for bowing to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Those of you who are buying into this hyperventilating nonsense need to see this video. (Click the image to watch.)
Comical sovereign protocol …. Obama's probably swept them all away with their warmth and spontaneity.
Saudis to lash 75-year-old woman for minglingA 75-year-old widow in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 40 lashes and four months in jail for mingling with two young men who are not close relatives.
Saudis hail 'bold' govt shakeupRIYADH: Saudis yesterday cheered King Abdullah's sweeping government shakeup as a bold step forward, a day after he sacked two powerful conservative religious figures and named the country's first-ever woman minister.
Turkish President Abdullah Gul denounces Islamophobia, Palestinian infightingPresident Abdullah Gül denounces Islamophobia, Palestinian infighting
Barak: Israel considering Saudi peace planIsraeli leaders are seriously considering a dormant Saudi plan offering a comprehensive peace between Israel and the Arab world in exchange for lands captured during the 1967 war, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Sunday.
Source: Saudi hosts Afghan peace talks with Taliban reps - CNN.comKing Abdullah of Saudi Arabia recently hosted peace negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban Militants in a four-day meeting which took place in the Saudi holy-city of Mecca.
How to look good when you're dodging bulletsAccording to Harrods, King Abdullah of Jordan, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, the Colombian President Alvaro Uribe and the American actor Steven Seagal are among those who wear Caballero's designs.
Al-Qaida urges Muslims to kill Saudi king for hosting interfaith dialogue"An al-Qaida commander who escaped from a US prison has posted a Web video urging Muslims to kill the Saudi king for leading an interfaith conference in Madrid earlier this month.
Spat between Jews and Muslims sours Saudi interfaith summitHaaretz/Reuters reports: A groundbreaking interfaith conference this week ended on a sour note, with a political spat between Muslims and Jews that Saudi organizers wanted to avoid. Hopes of a follow-up meeting appeared to be dashed.
Red Alert: the Saudi Princes have announced the arrival of Peak Oil The BusinessWeek story cited below, along with King Abdullah's April announcement that they will not be opening new fields, provides evidence that we are near — or perhaps even at — Peak Oil.
Jordan's government is taking a hard line with the Muslim BrotherhoodJordan's ruler King Abdullah (II) has given wider freedoms to women and endorsed local elections
Saudi will increase oil output to cut prices Saudi Arabia will increase its daily oil production from 9 million barrels to 9.7 million in the near future to counter the sharp rise in international oil prices, Saudi King Abdullah said Sunday.
The men who would be Saudi kingKing Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is supposed to be succeeded by his half brother and arch-rival, Crown Prince Sultan, but the possibility the octogenarian could die before the king has aroused fears that the bitter feud between their 60 siblings.
Majesty, We Have Gone MadAn open letter to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia By George Monbiot. Published in the Guardian 26th May 2008 Your Majesty,
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