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Report: Saudi royal aide fired over Khashoggi murder still wields influence
A Saudi royal advisor fired over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi continues to wield influence in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s inner circle, according to Saudi source with links to the royal court.
Premier Justin Trudeau notches a win as Canada accepts Saudi refugee
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau notched himself a political win ahead of Canadian legislative elections by granting asylum to the teenage Saudi girl fleeing her parents, experts here say.
Mike Pompeo presses Saudis for accountability on Jamal Khashoggi murder
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince that "every single person responsible" for the murder of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi needs to be held accountable.
Mike Pompeo on diplomatic tightrope in Saudi talks over Jamal Khashoggi
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faces a tough balancing act on Monday as he presses Saudi Arabia’s crown prince over critic Jamal Khashoggi’s murder while shoring up strategic ties with Riyadh.
US top envoy Mike Pompeo in Riyadh for talks with Saudis
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Saudi Arabia on the latest leg of his regional tour, with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the blockade of neighbouring Qatar high on the agenda.
Mike Pompeo to push for end to Gulf dispute during Qatar visit
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Qatar on Sunday pushing for an end to a diplomatic rift between Washington’s Gulf allies on the latest leg of his Middle East tour.
Gbolahan Salami happy to join Saudi second division side Al Qaisoma
Nigerian forward Gbolahan Salami is delighted to have joined Saudi Arabian second division club, Al Qaisoma FC on a six months deal.
Young Saudi asylum-seeker arrives in Canada to official welcome
A young Saudi woman who caused an international sensation as she sought asylum abroad arrived in Toronto on Saturday where she was welcomed with open arms.
Regional powers stick with President Omar al-Bashir as Sudan protests mount
As angry protests pile pressure on Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to step down, key powers are standing by his regime to ensure stability in a strife-torn region, analysts say.
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Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun due to arrive in Canada for asylum
An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family saying she feared for her life, was due to arrive in Canada on Saturday, after being granted asylum in the North American country.
Saudi asylum seeker in Thailand deletes Twitter account over ‘death threats’
The 18-year-old Saudi asylum seeker who fled her family to Thailand and harnessed the power of Twitter to stave off deportation on Friday abruptly suspended her account, with friends saying she had received death threats.
Reports: Houthi drone attack hits military base in Yemen
A Houthi drone attack has reportedly hit a Yemeni government military parade in Lahij Province, killing several, according to Houthi media and Sky News Arabia.
15 Yemeni rebels killed in botched missile attack on Saudi Arabia
At least 15 Houthi rebels were killed on Wednesday when attempting to launch a ballistic missile toward Saudi Arabia from Northern Yemen, the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV reported.
Japan court rejects Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn release bid
A Japanese court on Wednesday rejected a bid by former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to end his detention over alleged financial misconduct, a day after he denied all accusations in a dramatic court appearance.
Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun who fled ‘abusive’ family given UN refugee status
A Saudi teenager who fled from her "abusive" family has been declared a legitimate refugee by the United Nations, the Australian government has said.
Thailand admits Saudi woman Rahaf Alqunun seeking asylum
Thailand's immigration police chief has announced that the young Saudi woman seeking passage to asylum in Australia will be temporarily admitted to the country for evaluation by the UN refugee agency.
Court rejects bid to block deportation of Saudi woman
A Thai court Monday rejected an attempt to block the deportation of a Saudi woman who made a desperate plea for asylum, saying she feared for her life after escaping an abusive family.
Injunction filed with Thai court to stop deportation of ‘fleeing’ Saudi woman
Eighteen-year-old Saudi Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun said she was fleeing her “abusive” family while travelling in Kuwait, and had flown to Thailand in the hopes of reaching Australia to seek asylum.
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Chelsea to offer role to Petr Cech after retirement
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AGF orders freezing of Justice Onnoghen’s accounts
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VP Osinbajo: Atiku Abubakar, PDP have always opposed restructuring
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Oby Ezekwesili: APC, PDP playing politics with Nigerians’ plight
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Peter Obi : Election not about President Buhari or Atiku Abubakar, but about Nigeria’s...
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Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to testify before US Congress
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, will testify publicly before a House committee next month in a hearing that could serve as the opening salvo of a promised Democratic effort to scrutinize Trump and his ties to Russia.
Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB will participate in elections in Abia, Ebonyi
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Gernot Rohr: NFF must give me the right support to win AFCON
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