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Dec 13, 2024, 9:50 AM
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Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
Saudi Arabia says that to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, it will build or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports and public transport in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectatorsDec 13, 2024, 9:50 AM
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Oct 6, 2024, 5:03 AM
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Saudi Arabia bids for UN human rights spot, as it breaks annual execution record
Saudi Arabia is seeking a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council hoping to reverse its 2020 failure to win a spot on the 47-seat body.Oct 6, 2024, 5:03 AM
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Jan 31, 2023, 8:27 AM
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Saudi death penalty use has almost doubled under rule of Mohammed bin Salman: Report
The rate of annual executions has almost doubled since Crown Prince MBS and his father came to power since 2015, according to a new report.Jan 31, 2023, 8:27 AM
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Nov 18, 2022, 5:29 PM
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Biden admin backs Saudi crown prince immunity claims in Khashoggi killing lawsuit
The administration says the ruler is protected due to his position as a government officials -- prime minister.Nov 18, 2022, 5:29 PM
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Nov 1, 2022, 5:26 PM
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US citizen imprisoned in Saudi Arabia over tweets
Saad Ibrahim Almadi's son speaks with ABC News' Linsey Davis about his fight to free his father, who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia because of tweets he published.Nov 1, 2022, 5:26 PM
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Oct 13, 2022, 5:21 PM
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US, Saudis level accusations at each other in wake of OPEC+ production cuts
The Biden White House and Saudi Arabia are leveling accusations at each other in the wake of OPEC production cuts.Oct 13, 2022, 5:21 PM
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Oct 11, 2022, 7:24 PM
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Biden thinks US needs to 'reevaluate' relationship with Saudi Arabia: White House
President Joe Biden thinks the United States needs to "reevaluate" its relationship with Saudi Arabia, the White House said.Oct 11, 2022, 7:24 PM
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Oct 9, 2022, 1:28 PM
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Murphy and other Democrats call for 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia over oil production cut
Chris Murphy and other Democrats are calling for changes in U.S. ties to Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ decided to significantly cut oil production later this yearOct 9, 2022, 1:28 PM
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Jul 15, 2022, 6:40 PM
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Biden says he raised Khashoggi murder with Saudi crown prince
President Joe Biden said Friday he raised the murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi with Saudi Arabia's de-facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Jul 15, 2022, 6:40 PM
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Jul 15, 2022, 7:40 AM
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Families of Saudi mass execution fear Biden visit 'legitimizes' Saudi Crown Prince
In statements shared with ABC News, the families of those who died in Saudi Arabia's mass execution in March expressed concerns about U.S. President Joe Biden's trip.Jul 15, 2022, 7:40 AM
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Jul 14, 2022, 11:54 AM
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Question over handshake symbolizes Biden's awkward approach to Saudi Arabia
The White House has refused to say if President Joe Biden will shake hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Jul 14, 2022, 11:54 AM
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Mar 15, 2022, 6:32 PM
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Saudi Arabia's human rights record may be overlooked over need for cheap oil, groups say
A record 81 people were executed in Saudi Arabia on March 12.Mar 15, 2022, 6:32 PM
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Mar 22, 2021, 12:09 PM
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Amid airstrikes, rebel offensive, Saudi Arabia offers peace initiative to end war in Yemen
Amid airstrikes and a rebel offensive, Saudi Arabia on Monday offered a peace initiative to end the war in Yemen.Mar 22, 2021, 12:09 PM
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Feb 11, 2021, 8:09 AM
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Loujain al-Hathloul, prominent Saudi women's rights activist, released from prison after 1001 days
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from prison on Wednesday, but advocates warn she is still not completely free.Feb 11, 2021, 8:09 AM
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Jan 28, 2021, 8:04 AM
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As Biden reviews US-Saudi relations, pressure rises to remake ties over Khashoggi killing, Yemen war
As President Joe Biden reviews U.S.-Saudi relations, pressure rises to remake ties over Khashoggi killing, Yemen warJan 28, 2021, 8:04 AM
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Aug 12, 2020, 3:48 AM
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Pompeo says 'full' vindication, but watchdog report finds fault with emergency Saudi arms sales
The report from the State Department's beleaguered Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been highly anticipated.Aug 12, 2020, 3:48 AM
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Apr 23, 2020, 11:42 AM
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On anniversary of Saudi mass execution, families plead for return of their loved ones' remains
It has been a year since 37 people were executed on a single day in Saudi Arabia. Advocates say their bodies have not been returned to family.Apr 23, 2020, 11:42 AM
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Mar 18, 2020, 10:05 AM
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Saudi women's driving activist on trial almost 2 years after ban was lifted
The trial of Loujain al-Hathloul, 30, held its first open hearing in Riyadh today. She campaigned to overturn the ban on women's driving.Mar 18, 2020, 10:05 AM
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Feb 20, 2020, 9:52 AM
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Touring US troops to Saudi Arabia, Pompeo touts 'maximum pressure' on Iran amid heightened tensions
Ahead of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's latest visit to Saudi Arabia, top lawmakers urged him to raise the case an American citizen who has been reportedly tortured.Feb 20, 2020, 9:52 AM
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Jan 14, 2020, 4:06 AM
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Saudi Arabia executed record number of prisoners in 2019: Report
Saudi Arabia executed record number of prisoners in 2019, a year which saw the kingdom come under scrutiny for its human rights record.Jan 14, 2020, 4:06 AM
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Dec 7, 2019, 4:00 AM
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Clash on the Dunes: Saudi Arabia fights to overcome criticism, controversy with heavyweight bout
Saturday's highly anticipated rematch for the heavyweight champion of the world will take place in a location that has shocked fans and caused controversy: Saudi Arabia.Dec 7, 2019, 4:00 AM
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Oct 11, 2019, 2:04 PM
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Thousands of US troops deploying to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon
The United States is deploying thousands of additional U.S. forces to Saudi Arabia in the aftermath of the Iran's attack on Saudi oil facilities in September.Oct 11, 2019, 2:04 PM
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Sep 17, 2019, 6:47 PM
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Mike Pompeo heading to Saudi Arabia to 'coordinate' response to Saudi oil attack
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is heading to Saudi Arabia to "coordinate" response to Saudi oil attack.Sep 17, 2019, 6:47 PM
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Jul 15, 2019, 4:02 AM
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They were convicted of minor crimes as teens and now face beheading and 'crucifixion' in Saudi Arabia
Ali al-Nimr, Abdullah al-Zaher, and Dawood al-Marhoon, were sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after the Arab Spring protests.Jul 15, 2019, 4:02 AM
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Jun 24, 2019, 7:00 PM
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The journey to nowhere: Little hope for Saudi women since driving ban was lifted
A year after Saudi Arabia's women won the right to drive, life hasn't improved.Jun 24, 2019, 7:00 PM
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Jun 12, 2019, 3:36 PM
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Republicans join Democrats to rebuke Trump's 'emergency' $8B arms sale to Saudis, Emiratis
Congress moves ahead with plans to block Trump's $8 billion arms deal with Saudis, Emiratis after grilling a State Department official on the decision to bypass them.Jun 12, 2019, 3:36 PM
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Feb 22, 2019, 10:44 AM
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Saudi prince's trip to China highlighted by $10 billion petrochemical deal
China was the last stop on the Saudi Prince’s economic goodwill tour of Asia.Feb 22, 2019, 10:44 AM
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Nov 28, 2018, 4:28 AM
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Pompeo, Mattis to brief Senate amid push to punish Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi, Yemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary James Mattis will brief the Senate Wednesday on Saudi Arabia and Yemen, amid calls to penalize the Saudis.Nov 28, 2018, 4:28 AM
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Oct 30, 2018, 8:18 PM
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Though Khashoggi never suspected he might be in mortal danger, he was apprehensive about visiting the consulate
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee told ABC News about her last days with her fiancee.Oct 30, 2018, 8:18 PM
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Jun 23, 2018, 10:03 AM
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'It will change my life': Saudi women get ready to drive this weekend
Saudi Arabia has allowed women to drive starting June 24th.Jun 23, 2018, 10:03 AM
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Mar 20, 2018, 12:11 PM
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What life is like now for women in Saudi Arabia: Reporter's Notebook
This was my second time in Riyadh in six months and I could feel it had changed even a little more than the last time.Mar 20, 2018, 12:11 PM
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Jan 19, 2018, 9:58 AM
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Reporter's Notebook: Saudi women take to the races
Women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to drive for the first time in June.Jan 19, 2018, 9:58 AM
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Jan 19, 2018, 10:28 AM
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Reporter's Notebook: Saudi Arabia changes its tune on music in public
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is unleashing sweeping changes in the country.Jan 19, 2018, 10:28 AM
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Mar 8, 2018, 11:34 AM
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Saudi crown prince kicks off controversial, blockbuster global tour that includes US
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in London for a blockbuster three-day state visit, his first global tour since taking office that will include the U.S.Mar 8, 2018, 11:34 AM
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Jan 12, 2018, 5:56 PM
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Saudi Arabia allows women to attend soccer match
Women sat in the "family section" of the stands.Jan 12, 2018, 5:56 PM
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Dec 11, 2017, 9:32 AM
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Saudi Arabia to reopen cinemas that have been banned since the 1980s, says crown prince
Landmark reversal of decades-long ban continues the crown prince's reform push.Dec 11, 2017, 9:32 AM
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Dec 4, 2017, 2:22 PM
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ANALYSIS: How the US helped to defuse Saudi Arabia's dangerous gambit with Lebanon
The U.S. along with France defused a potentially dangerous play by Saudi Arabia.Dec 4, 2017, 2:22 PM
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Nov 20, 2017, 11:36 AM
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Who is the Saudi crown prince who has been arresting cousins and consolidating power?
The most powerful man in Saudi Arabia is 32 and about to be king.Nov 20, 2017, 11:36 AM
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Sep 29, 2017, 12:59 PM
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Saudi interior minister says allowing women to drive will 'transform traffic safety'
Saudi Arabia has one of the highest traffic death rates in the world.Sep 29, 2017, 12:59 PM
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Sep 29, 2017, 7:54 AM
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Women in Saudi Arabia got the right to drive, but they still can't do these things
Here are 13 things -- among others -- women in Saudi Arabia cannot do freely due to the country's strict laws and guardianship policies.Sep 29, 2017, 7:54 AM
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