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Bombing kills co-founder of Syria’s main al-Qaida-linked group, once known as Nusra Front
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombing kills co-founder of Syria’s main al-Qaida-linked group, once known as Nusra Front

Associated Press  

IDLIB, Syria — A suicide bomber set off his explosives late on Thursday in northwestern Syria, killing the co-founder of the country’s main al-Qaida-linked group that controls much of the northwest, a war monitor said. Al-Qahtani co-founded the Nusra Front in Syria, a militant group that later renamed itself Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and claimed it had severed ties with al-Qaida. …

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A first, Saudi Arabia's Rumy Alqahtani to participate in Miss Universe pageant
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A first, Saudi Arabia's Rumy Alqahtani to participate in Miss Universe pageant

India TV News  

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will participate in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time, making it a historic event for the Islamic country. This is the first participation of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition," she wrote in Arabic on Instagram. Earlier in January, media reports claimed that Saudi Arabia was preparing to open its first alcohol store in …

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Saudi Arabia’s Rumy Alqahtani to make historic debut at Miss Universe 2024 pageant
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia’s Rumy Alqahtani to make historic debut at Miss Universe 2024 pageant

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia will make its debut in the Miss Universe pageant, marking a significant moment for the Islamic nation. Along with the photos, she wrote in Arabic on Instagram, “I am honoured to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This is the first participation of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition.” She shared pictures of herself wearing a …

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Saudi woman gets 45 years in prison for social media use
2 years, 3 months ago

Saudi woman gets 45 years in prison for social media use

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Saudi court has sentenced a woman to 45 years in prison for allegedly damaging the country through her social media activity, according to a court document obtained Wednesday. An official charge sheet seen by The Associated Press and human rights groups describes her case as involving her social media use, though Saudi officials did …

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‘20th Hijacker’ of 9/11 transferred from Guantanamo to psychiatric facility in Saudi Arabia
2 years, 9 months ago

‘20th Hijacker’ of 9/11 transferred from Guantanamo to psychiatric facility in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Guantanamo Bay detainee …

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Biden, Guantanamo, and Mohammed al-Qahtani
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden, Guantanamo, and Mohammed al-Qahtani

Al Jazeera  

After nearly 20 years at Guantanamo Bay with no charges against him, Mohammed al-Qahtani has what some lawyers describe as “generations” of advocates defending him. In this episode: Ramzi Kassem, a professor of law at the City University of New York; Shezza Abboushi Dallal and Dana Jabri, student lawyers at CLEAR. Connect with The Take: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Listen …

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Medical review upheld for Saudi prisoner at Guantanamo
4 years, 4 months ago

Medical review upheld for Saudi prisoner at Guantanamo

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal judge has turned back an effort to delay an independent medical review for a Saudi citizen held at the Guantanamo Bay detention center who was so badly mistreated in American custody that he cannot be put on trial. U.S. District Judge Ellen Huvelle late Wednesday rejected the U.S. government’s bid to put a hold on a …

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