Middle East
Iraq’s PM Rejects Calls to Quit
BAGHDAD – Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has said he will not quit as a condition for air support against Sunni militants after...
Women Want Change in Mahram Rule in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH – A group of Saudi women have complained about the obstacles they face whenever they need to renew their passports. They have urged the...
Haramain Train Trial Run in 6 Months
JEDDAH – Testing of the first line of the multibillion-riyal high-speed Haramain railway system will start in six months, according to local media on Friday.
The...
Saudis Spend 30 Percent Of Income On Phone, Internet!
RIYADH – People in Saudi Arabia spend 30 percent of their income to pay their phone and internet services bills, the Consumer Protection Association (CPA)...
Israel’s Presidential Candidate Withdraws From Race Amid Corruption Allegations
JERUSALEM – Israel’s Knesset (parliament) member Benjamin Ben Eliezer announced Saturday that he is withdrawing from the presidential race to be held Tuesday amid corruption...
