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Saudi Voters Elect 20 Women for Local Government Positions

Dec 14, 2015 08:14 AM EST

At least 20 Saudi female candidates won in the recent local government elections, based on results reported by The Associated Press (AP).

ISIS Military Capabilities Down by 20 Percent Due to Jordan and U.S. Airstrikes

Dino Lirios |

Feb 09, 2015 01:43 AM EST

Due to coalition air strikes led by the United States in September, the military capabilities of The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) took a huge hit. General Mansour Al-Jbour, head of the Royal Jordanian Air Force, stated that at least 20 percent of its capabilities.

King Abdullah Essay Contest Slammed By Muslim Americans

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 08, 2015 09:30 PM EST

The Pentagon is set to host an essay competition at the National Defense University to come up with a fitting tribute to the life and leadership of Saudi Arabia's late King Abdullah who died on January 23 but Muslim American groups have slammed the move.

Jordan Vows to 'Wipe Out' Islamic State

Raymond Legaspi |

Feb 07, 2015 03:59 PM EST

Jordan bears down on Islamic State strongholds across northern Iraq and Syria, bent on wiping out the militants "completely," Jordanian Interior Minister Hussein al-Majali said on Saturday.

New Saudi King Salman Puts in Place Major Reforms Barely a Week in Power

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 30, 2015 04:30 AM EST

State employees of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia have King Abdullah's death to thank for because they will receive two months of salary as bonus. King Salman announced the bonus on state television on Thursday.

King Abdullah Ends 9-Year Reign, Salman is New King of Saudi Arabia

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 23, 2015 12:52 AM EST

After three weeks of confinement in the hospital, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah died on early Friday morning, ending nine years of reign that began in 2006. With his death, the new king is his brother Salman, while the crown prince and heir of the new king is half-brother Muqrin.