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Saudi teen released after dancing ‘Macarena’ in the street
YemenExtra
Saudi police said Wednesday they have released a 14-year-old boy who was filmed dancing to the “Macarena” at an intersection in the Red Sea city of Jiddah, according to local media reports.
The video, which went viral on…
The top U.S. Commander for the Middle East Visits Jizan Southern Saudi Arabian
YemenExtra
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East, General Joseph L. Votel has visited Jizan southern Saudi Arabian, where there are battles between Saudi military and Yemen Joint Forces Associated Press that.
AP Said that General…
UN report: Saudi Arabia and UAE have contributed to the spread of al Qaeda in Yemen
A UN report revealed that UAE’s support for armed groups, the practice of illegal detention and enforced disappearance in Yemen.
The group of experts of the International Sanctions Committee on Yemen said in a report that these groups…
Qatar refuses Saudi Arabia’s offer to transport pilgrims to Mecca
YemenExtra
Doha has said that Saudi Arabia must permit Qatar’s own airlines to transport Hajj pilgrims to Mecca rather than forcing them to rely on the kingdom's national carrier, Saudi Arabia Airlines.
"It is usual and customary for…
Saudi Arabia can shoot down trespassing Qatari planes: Saudi TV
YemenExtra
Saudi Arabia’s state television says the kingdom could shoot down the Qatari airliners potentially violating its airspace.
Al Arabiya recently broadcast a short animation showing a missile strike by a Saudi warplane against…
Saudi court gives death sentence to Shia dissident
YemenExtra
M.A.
A court in Saudi Arabia has handed down death sentence to a Shia anti-regime activist as Riyadh regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed clampdown on members of the religious community in addition to political…
Saudi arabia seeks to end us lawsuits over 9|11 attack
YemenExtra
Saudi Arabia has asked a US judge to dismiss 25 lawsuits filed against it in relation to its alleged support of the September 11, 2001 attacks, court documents filed late on Monday afternoon show.
In a filing in US District…
Al-Awamiya struggles in silence as Saudi regime forces terrorize locals
YemenExtra
M.A.
The Saudi regime forces continued their siege of the Al-Awamiya District located in the Qatif Governorate, Saturday, killing and injuring several civilians trapped inside encircled neighborhoods.
According to Saudi…
Saudi investor ploughs millions into liberal icon of UK media: MEE
YemenExtra
A mysterious Saudi-based investor has ploughed millions of dollars into a British news organisation renowned for championing liberal causes, in a move that will enrage human rights and media freedom campaigners,…
Saudi ship gives up itself to Iranian Navy
YemenExtra
M.A.
The Iranian coast guard captured four Saudi Arabian sailors after they had entered Iran’s territorial waters in the Persian Gulf. The Saudi vessel was also seized, according to state media in Tehran.
The Saudi Arabian…