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15/04/2012

European press review

This week saw a deadline come and go for the implementation of a UN and Arab League plan to halt the violence in Syria.

Is the end of the Syrian crisis in sight?
19/03/2012 - World news explained

Is the end of the Syrian crisis in sight?

The opposition in Syria claims the government has stepped up attacks on cities around the country, just ahead of a joint mission due to begin this week.

Saudi Arabians take to the streets
22/01/2012 - World news explained

Saudi Arabians take to the streets

Anti-government protesters are pursuing their action for change in Saudi Arabia with demonstrations in the eastern province around Qatif.

29/11/2011 - France

Paris pitches for foreign Christmas shoppers

Paris aims to attract hundreds of thousands more visitors to the French capital during the Christmas period with the launch of ‘Shopping by Paris’.

23/11/2011 - Bahrain

Iran not behind Bahrain protests, official inquiry finds

No link between Iran and protests in Sunni-ruled Bahrain was found by an official inquiry into Shia-led protests.

13/11/2011 - Syria - France - Arab League

France, Saudi Arabia condemn attacks on Syrian embassies

France on Sunday condemned protesters' attacks on its diplomatic missions in Syria and has summoned the Syrian ambassador, the foreign ministry said.

Will Prince Sultan's death mean change for Saudi Arabia?
25/10/2011 - World news explained

Will Prince Sultan's death mean change for Saudi Arabia?

Heads of state gathered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday for the funeral of the late Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, who died on Saturday in a New York hospital.

22/10/2011 - Saudi Arabia

Heir to Saudi throne, Prince Sultan, dies in US hospital

The heir to the Saudi throne, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, has died in the US, where he had been in hospital since mid-June.

14/10/2011 - US - Iran - Saudi Arabia

Obama urges more Iran sanctions over alleged Saudi murder plot

US President Barack Obama says he wants to see the “toughest sanctions” aimed at the Iranian regime.

06/10/2011 - France

French ex-PM Villepin in plot to smear Sarkozy, says businessmen

Ziad Takieddine, who is under investigation in connection with arms sales to Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, on Thursday accused French former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin of trying smear his ...

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