Monday, 15 March 2010
 
Gates in Riyadh to discuss bolstering Saudi air defense, Iran's nuclear program
2010-03-10
By Agence France Presse (AFP) Thursday, March 11, 2010 - Powered by Dan De Luce   Agence France Presse RIYADH: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates flew into the Saudi capital on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program and Washington’s push for tough sanctions against Tehran. Gates was due to meet King Abdullah as the Obama administration kept up a concerted effort to rally international support for punitive sanctions against Iran, despite misgivings by...
Full Story: Daily Star Lebanon
Riyadh Declaration: Another dud deal by Manmohan Singh - Pt 2
2010-03-05
EVEN AS Prime Minister Singh was busy in demonstrating India’s solidarity with Palestine at Riyadh, there was a total shutdown in Kashmir Valley, adversely affecting normal activities. Public transport remained off the roads in Srinagar city. Shops and other business establishments were closed. It was to protest the damage done to several houses and other buildings by security forces in Sopore town.  Families comprising of over 145 people had to face the brunt of the...
Full Story: Merinews
 
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RP embassy negotiating for 89 Pinoy caregivers in Riyadh
photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo
Riyadh warns Tehran not to politicise hajj
photo: WN / azza
Bahrain Air launches from Riyadh
photo: Public Domain / Arpingstone
Jet Airways launches inaugural service to Riyadh
photo: Creative Commons / Bangalore Aviation
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