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Regional and International Relations
'Thank God for the Saudis': ISIS, Iraq, and the Lessons of Blowback Steve Clemons analyzes Prince Bandar’s support of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and Senator John McCain’s praise of the Saudi prince.
Iraq and the 'Saudi question' Imran Khan examines the influence the Saudi regime holds over developments in Iraq.
Saudi king tells Kerry he will press Sunnis to join Iraq government Lesley Wroughton reports on a meeting between the US secretary of state and the Saudi king to discuss the situation in Iraq.
Saudi King Promises Help in Delicate Effort to Unite Factions in Iraq Michael Gordon examines the Saudi king’s assurance to US officials that he will use his influence with Iraqi Sunni leaders to join the new government.
The Gulf and Iraq Mohamed Said Idris offers an account of the role the Gulf states are playing in the Iraqi crisis.
Iran, Qatar to cooperate against ‘terror’ Qatari and Iranian leaders announce that their countries will cooperate to fight “terrorism in the region.”
Britain bans Saudi cleric who supports jihad in Syria Britain bans Mohammed al-Arif from entering the United Kingdom.
Kuwait sending aid to displaced Iraqis Kuwait to send urgent humanitarian aid to Iraqis who have been displaced during the recent developments in Iraq.
Reports and Opinions
Saudi king sacks deputy defence minister The Saudi king relieves Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz from his position as deputy defense minister upon a recommendation from the crown prince.
Saudi internal politics blamed for sacking of minister Jumana al-Tamimi analyzes the royal move to relieve Prince Khalid from his position, the fourth deputy defense minister to be sacked in eighteen months.
Riyadh accused of tapping dissidents' phones Human Rights Watch accuses the Saudi regime of monitoring activists’ mobile phones with surveillance malware.
Saudi king orders steps against 'terrorist threats' The Saudi king orders all necessary measures to protect the kingdom against any “terrorist threats” in a security meeting to discuss the deteriorating situation in Iraq.
Riyadh pledges to confront misuse of religion The Saudi king warns against the “bogus calls” not related to Islam in his address to Saudi people and Muslims on the eve of Ramadan.
Saudi remains committed to supplying market with extra oil if needed: official Saudi Arabia asserts that it will supply the market with extra crude in case of disruptions in oil supplied.
With eye on Iraq, Kuwait urges end to political games The Kuwaiti emir urges his people not to threaten Kuwait’s stability by playing “games” with politics.
Kuwait by-elections boost government grip on assembly Kuwaiti voters elect pro-government candidates to replace five opposition lawmakers who resigned a few months ago.
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 15 nationals The Kuwaiti authorities denaturalize fifteen nationals on the grounds that they acquired a second citizenship.
Saudi Arabia to expel expats who ‘disrespect’ Ramadan The Saudi authorities announce they will deport non-Muslim foreigners who eat, smoke, or drink in public this month.
Saudis behead two for raping minors Saudi authorities behead two nationals, bringing the number of beheadings in the kingdom this year to fifteen.
Repression in Bahrain
Bahrain acquits key opposition figure Ismaeel Naar reports on the acquittal of Khalil al-Marzooq, who was charged with “inciting violence” and having links with a “terrorist” group.
Bahrainis encouraged to take active part in parliamentary elections King Hamad Bin Isa urges Bahrainis to “actively participate” in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Three Indians hurt in Bahrain blast recuperating Three Indian expatriates, severely injured in a blast in Manama two days ago, are recuperating in hospital.
Crisis in Yemen
Yemen troops foil hospital attack, 6 killed Militants attack a military-affiliated hospital in Hadramawt.
Saudi hostage freed in Yemen: ministry A Saudi man is released by his abductors after “huge efforts” to secure his release.
Yemeni intelligence official killed in Sanaa A senior intelligence officer investigating the abduction of foreigners is assassinated in Sanaa.
Armed fighters attack Yemen's Seiyun airport Suspected al-Qaeda fighters briefly seize an airport in Yemen.
Suicide bomber kills two soldiers as clashes erupt in Yemen A suicide bomber drives his explosives-laden car into the entrance of a military base in Seiyun.
Yemeni judge orders that 'disappeared' US citizen be produced in court A Yemeni judge orders the Yemeni attorney general to “produce” Sharif Mobley, who has been in Yemeni custody since 2010, and whose lawyer lost contact with him last February.
13 civilians die as Yemen army clashes with rebels: medic The recent clashes between Yemeni troops and Houthi fighters in Amran leave thirteen civilians dead.
Fierce clashes breach Yemen ceasefire Renewed clashes between pro-government tribesmen and Houthi fighters break out near Sanaa.
Prosecute officials for abusing migrants Belkis Wille argues that the officials responsible for the ill-treatment of migrant workers in Yemen should be brought to justice.
Media
Peter Greste says he is devastated and outraged by seven-year jail sentence The Australian journalist asserts that he will consider all measures to have his conviction overturned.
Outrage as Egypt jails Al Jazeera staff Reactions to the jail sentences of the three Al Jazeera journalists.
Irish journalists stage protest on behalf of the jailed Al-Jazeera three Roy Greenslade blogs on the National Union of Journalists’ protests in front of the Egyptian embassy in Dublin.
Human Rights
Saudi Arabia: Malicious Spyware App Identified Human Rights Watch urges the Saudi regime to clarify whether it is infecting and monitoring mobile phones with surveillance malware.
Egypt: Jazeera Convictions Miscarriage of Justice Human Rights Watch deplores the decision of a Cairo court to sentence the three Al Jazeera English journalists to prison.
Saudi Arabia must stop prosecuting human rights activists on spurious charges Amnesty International condemns the sentencing of Fowzan al-Harbi, a founding member of the Saudi Civil and Political RIghts Association, to seven years in prison.
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