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February 13, 2019

The Latest: House OKs measure to pull troops from Yemen war

The Latest on the House resolution limiting U.S. involvement in Yemen (all times local): 4:35 p.m. The House has approved a ...

February 13, 2019

Trump former inaugural committee chair defends Saudi Arabia

The man who led President Donald Trump's inaugural committee has said America is in no moral position to criticize Saudi ...

February 13, 2019

Suicide bomber targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guard kills 27

A suicide car bomber claimed by an al-Qaida-linked group attacked a bus carrying members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard ...

February 12, 2019

US expects record domestic oil production in 2019, 2020

The United States expects domestic oil production to reach new heights this year and next, and that prices — for both crude ...

February 11, 2019

Pompeo denies US trying to cover up Khashoggi killing

The Trump administration pushed back Monday against allegations that it was trying to cover up the killing of Saudi columnist ...

February 10, 2019

At Dubai summit, Pakistan premier warns of 'painful' reforms

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said Sunday his nation needed "painful" economic reforms to cut back on its massive ...

February 08, 2019

Amid sanctions calls, Saudis deny prince had role in slaying

A top Saudi official on Friday insisted his country's crown prince had no role in the October slaying of a Washington Post ...

February 08, 2019

Turkey, others to press for UN probe into Khashoggi killing

Turkey and other countries will soon submit a formal request to establish a U.N. committee to investigate the killing of ...

February 08, 2019

UN expert: Saudis held another hearing in Khashoggi probe

Saudi Arabia quietly held a second court hearing for 11 people facing charges over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, ...

February 08, 2019

US officials visiting Mideast to seek backing for peace plan

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and other administration officials are headed to the Middle East later this month ...

February 05, 2019

Pope caps visit to Arabian Peninsula with historic Mass

The soft hymns of "Hallelujah" boomed from speakers Tuesday as Pope Francis celebrated the first papal Mass in the Arabian ...

February 05, 2019

Pope senses 'good will' in UAE for Yemen peace process

Pope Francis said Tuesday he sensed "good will to bring about a process of peace" in Yemen during his meetings with officials ...

February 04, 2019

Jews, evangelicals reach out to Sunni Gulf Arab leaders

Against the backdrop of the first papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula is an interfaith conference that includes prominent U.

February 04, 2019

Pope in historic visit to UAE to highlight religious freedom

Pope Francis is opening his historic visit to the United Arab Emirates by meeting Monday with the federation's leader and a ...

February 04, 2019

The Latest: Pope on first papal visit to Arabian Peninsula

The latest on Pope Francis' visit to the United Arab Emirates (all times local): 10:15 p.m. Pope Francis has been greeted by ...

February 03, 2019

Pope in UAE for historic trip after call for Yemen relief

Pope Francis landed Sunday in Abu Dhabi on the first-ever papal trip to the Arabian Peninsula, where he is seeking to turn ...

February 01, 2019

Parents: Saudi accused in girl's death likely won't return

The parents of a teenage girl who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street in Portland, Oregon, ...

January 31, 2019

Mariah Carey shakes off boycott calls for her Saudi concert

Mariah Carey, one of the world's most celebrated artists, is performing in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for the first time, but ...

January 30, 2019

Saudi prince's anti-corruption sweep ends with $106B netted

Saudi Arabia's unprecedented anti-corruption sweep that saw top princes, businessmen, military officers and officials ...