JEDDAH, 6 May 2005 — Prince Sultan, second deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, has emphasized the government’s plan to establish a university in Hail to promote higher education of... Full Story
JEDDAH, 6 May 2005 — Saudi Arabia is offering investment projects worth SR2.3 trillion ($613 billion) to American companies. A 50-member Saudi delegation begins a visit to five US states tomorrow to... Full Story
I had been recommended to work for a local organization in the capacity of consultant on a high-level assignment. The head hunter was an acquaintance of mine who had been impressed by my qualifications... Full Story
In her last column Lubna Hussain wrote about a humiliating experience that happened to her while performing Umrah at the Holy Haram. One might think that this was perhaps something out of the ordinary.... Full Story
LONDON, 6 May 2005 — Tony Blair won a historic third term as prime minister in British general elections yesterday, an exit poll said. However, his Labour Party will have a reduced parliamentary majority... Full Story
BAGHDAD, 6 May 2005 — A day after killing scores of people queuing up for police jobs in the northern oil town of Arbil, insurgents yesterday targeted security forces in the capital. At least 24 people... Full Story
By all accounts, journalism is becoming one of the riskiest professions in the world. The latest evidence of this came yesterday from the Philippines when broadcaster Cline Cantoneros, gunned down... Full Story
Recent polling data shows that most Americans think their press is the freest in the world — indeed, some believe it is too free. But according to a new report by Freedom House, a highly respected... Full Story
