Saudi pressure may see Musharraf to go scot-free, Sharif not contest elections till 2010October 5th, 2009 JEDDAH - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will not contest the upcoming Punjab election, as part of a deal struck between him and Pervez Musharraf under the guarantee of Saudi King Shah Abdullah. According to the Daily Times, the 2000 deal prevents the PML-N chief from contesting elections or participating in Pakistan's politics till 2010.
Osama bin Laden's family announces the death of one of his brothersSeptember 13th, 2009 Brother of Bin Laden dies in Saudi ArabiaRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The family of Osama bin Laden has announced the death of one of the terror mastermind's brothers. In a full-page notice on Sunday in Al-Riyadh newspaper, the family said Thabet bin Laden passed away and the funeral is scheduled that afternoon in the holy city of Mecca.
Families of 17 sailors killed in USS Cole attack want more compensation from SudanSeptember 11th, 2009 USS Cole sailors' families seek more compensationNORFOLK, Va. — The families of 17 sailors killed in the 2000 attack on the USS Cole are asking to reopen their lawsuit against Sudan in an effort to seek more money.
Sharif in Saudi Arabia to perform UmraSeptember 10th, 2009 RIYADH - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif arrived here with his family to perform Umra. A private TV channel, while quoting sources, said that Sharif's visit is not political.
White House decries Saudi assassination attempt, calls it 'cowardly'September 1st, 2009 White House: Attempt to kill Saudi 'cowardly'WASHINGTON — The White House says a failed assassination attempt against a Saudi anti-terrorism minister was a "cowardly attack" and serves as a reminder of the importance of U.S. cooperation with partners in that region.
Saudi authorities confirm bomber who targeted anti-terror chief was a wanted Saudi militantSeptember 1st, 2009 Authorities: Saudi bomber was wanted militantRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry has identified the bomber who targeted the anti-terror chief as a wanted Saudi man who had expressed his intention to surrender. In Tuesday's statement, the ministry says Abdullah Hassan Tali Assiri was a Yemen-based militant.
NJ lawyer settles lawsuit over solicitations to families of victims of plane that hit NY homeSeptember 1st, 2009 Lawyer settles over NY plane crash solicitationsNEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey attorney accused of soliciting families of victims of a plane that crashed into a New York home too soon after the accident has settled a lawsuit with the government.
Al-Qaida claims attack that injured Saudi royal, says bomber arrived on prince's planeAugust 30th, 2009 Al-Qaida claims attack that injured Saudi princeCAIRO — Al-Qaida claimed responsibility Sunday for a suicide attack that injured a Saudi prince and said the bomber — a wanted militant who had fled to Yemen — arrived on a royal jet after convincing the ruling family he wanted to surrender. Despite the attack on Deputy Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, his father, Interior Minister Prince Nayef, said the kingdom would not change its offer for militants to repent.
Suicide bomber who attacked Saudi prince traveled from al-Qaida sanctuary in YemenAugust 29th, 2009 Bomber who attacked Saudi prince came from YemenSAN'A, Yemen — The suicide bomber who lightly wounded Saudi Arabia's assistant interior minister set out from an area of neighboring Yemen known to be an al-Qaida sanctuary, Yemen's foreign minister said Saturday. The revelation that a militant was able to cross into Saudi Arabia and target a member of the royal family confirmed the fears of Saudi officials that Yemen's instability could allow al-Qaida to carry out cross-border attacks from its new base in the neighboring country.
Suicide bomber lightly injures senior Saudi prince involved in anti-terrorism effortAugust 28th, 2009 Suicide bomber lightly injures senior Saudi princeRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — A suicide bomber lightly wounded a senior prince largely credited for Saudi Arabia's anti-terrorism campaign when he blew himself up just before going into a gathering of well-wishers for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the state news agency said Friday. It was the first known assassination attempt against a member of the royal family since Saudi Arabia began its crackdown on al-Qaida affiliated militants eight years ago following the Sept.
Saudi prince tells king he's determined to continue anti-terror campaign after bomb attackAugust 28th, 2009 Saudi king visits prince injured in suicide attackRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi state television reports a Saudi prince who was slightly injured by a suicide bomber says he is more determined than ever to pursue the kingdom's campaign against terrorism. The comments by Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, assistant interior minister, came during a Friday meeting with King Abdullah.
Justice Department seeks to dismiss lawsuit filed by Geronimo's descendantsJune 21st, 2009 Government asks to dismiss Geronimo lawsuitNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The U.S.
Feds: Yonkers, NY, police dept. has confusing policies on force, sour relations with residentsJune 19th, 2009 Feds: Unclear policies on force in NY police dept.YONKERS, N.Y. — The Justice Department says a New York police department has a skittish relationship with residents and confusing policies on the use of force.
3 Guantanamo detainees sent home to Saudi Arabia; 10 transfers in a weekJune 13th, 2009 3 Gitmo detainees sent home to Saudi ArabiaWASHINGTON — U.S. officials say three Guantanamo Bay detainees have been sent home to Saudi Arabia.
State Dept says 2 US citizens on missing Air France jet but names not releasedJune 1st, 2009 State Dept: 2 US citizens on missing jetWASHINGTON — The State Department says two Americans were among the passengers of a missing Air France jet carrying 228 people from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. No names were released.
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