Topic: Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Backchannels Saudi Arabia and UAE urge citizens out of Lebanon after kidnappings
The growing spillover from the Syrian civil war, which included the kidnapping of over 30 Syrians in Lebanon today, prompted the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to tell their citizens to leave Lebanon.
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Saudi Arabia to send first-ever female athletes to Olympics
Saudi Arabia will send two women to the London Olympics. For the first time in Olympic history, every country competing in the Summer Olympics will include women.
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How will US retaliate against Iran for alleged assassination plot?
Military reprisal is justified, some analysts say. But initially the US is likely to take a diplomatic course, trying to further isolate Iran after its alleged role in an assassination plot on US soil.
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Osama bin Laden's family in Iran: new strain on Saudi-Iran ties
Six children and one wife of Osama Bin Laden have reportedly been living in Iran since fleeing Afghanistan shortly before 9/11. His 17-year-old daughter recently escaped to the embassy of Saudi Arabia, Iran's traditional rival.
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Arabs losing hope in Obama's ability to broker Mideast peace
In a push for progress, three heavy hitters from the administration – Mitchell, Gates, and Jones – visited the region this week.
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Did 'Israel lobby' block Obama's pick for intelligence czar?
Charles Freeman, nominee for chair of the National Intelligence Council, blames pro-Israeli lobbyists for scuttling his nomination.
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