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Trouble in Saudi Arabia: Kingdom cracks down on internal dissent (Part 2)
09/07/2012 - THE DEBATE

Trouble in Saudi Arabia: Kingdom cracks down on internal dissent (Part 2)

Timing is everything when it comes to the arrest of a firebrand Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia that sparked bloody violence. François Picard’s panelists look at an aging royal court faced with an Arab Spring and obsessed with regional rival Iran.
Trouble in Saudi Arabia: Kingdom cracks down on internal dissent
09/07/2012 - THE DEBATE

Trouble in Saudi Arabia: Kingdom cracks down on internal dissent

Timing is everything when it comes to the arrest of a firebrand Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia that sparked bloody violence. François Picard’s panelists look at an aging royal court faced with an Arab Spring and obsessed with regional rival Iran.
Saudi Arabia says two killed after Shiite cleric's arrest
09/07/2012 - SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia says two killed after Shiite cleric's arrest

Saudi Arabia said Monday that two men had been killed in protests following the arrest of a prominent Shiite cleric in the mostly Shiite Qatif region of the Eastern Province.
Saudi women to compete in Olympics for first time
25/06/2012 - OLYMPICS

Saudi women to compete in Olympics for first time

Saudi Arabia said Sunday it would allow female athletes to compete for the first in next month's Olympic Games in London. Officials describe the move as a sensitive reform for a country in which women are banned from publicly participating in sports.
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'A landmark victory'
25/06/2012 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

'A landmark victory'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 25/06/12: Egypt’s Presidential election is getting a lot of attention in the international press today. The Guardian welcomes Mohamed Morsi’s win as a historic moment for Egypt. Meanwhile Gulf news explores the role of the Generals, who have managed to “clip the wings” of the President and keep the real power for themselves.
2012-06-23 06:51-WB EN OBSERVERS
23/06/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

2012-06-23 06:51-WB EN OBSERVERS

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
How much power will the next Egyptian president hold?
18/06/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

How much power will the next Egyptian president hold?

Egypt's army insists it will not hang on to power. But many are sceptical, especially after the military council issues an interim constitution for the country. Next, violence is breaking out between neighbours in northern Lebanon as the conflict in Syria puts entire cities on edge. Finally, our correspondent meets Iraqi athletes, who are hard at work training for the Special Olympics.
Saudi defence minister named new crown prince
18/06/2012 - SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi defence minister named new crown prince

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah named his Defence Minister, Prince Salman (pictured), as the new heir apparent in a royal decree Monday, two days after Crown Prince Nayef died. Salman is King Abdullah’s third heir in the past eight months.
Saudi Crown Prince Nayef dies at 78
16/06/2012 - OBITUARY

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef dies at 78

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud died at the age of 78 on Saturday at a hospital in Switzerland after months of illness. Next in line to the throne, the prince’s death means King Abdullah must now name a new heir.
Tuaregs and Islamists fight over northern Mali, thugs attack protesters in Egypt, and more
12/05/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

Tuaregs and Islamists fight over northern Mali, thugs attack protesters in Egypt, and more

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
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