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News Buzz: Bush's Oil Appeal in Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe's Election Date, and More
Nation & World
- May 16, 2008
As oil prices hit a new high, the president asks for increased production.
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Saudi Arabia Tries to Rehabilitate Its Jihadists
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- May 1, 2008
The U.S. praises the program, although in other areas a Saudi counterterrorism effort falls short.
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The Pilgrimage to Mecca is Dangerous but Exhilarating
By Linda L. Creighton -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
Journey of a lifetime
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The Fountain of Saudi Arabian Culture
By Thomas W. Lippman -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
Strict, intolerant wahhabism is a potent force.
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6 Signs the U.S. May Be Headed for War in Iran
News Desk
- March 11, 2008
Is the United States moving toward military action with Iran?
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Morning Buzz: Jan. 14, 2008
News Desk
- January 14, 2008
As he continues his tour of the Middle East, President Bush stopped in Saudi Arabia today to discuss Iran, Mideast peace, and democracy. Today was the first time the president had visited the kingdom, an ally of the United States, and he took the opportunity to announce to Congress plans to sell $20 billion in weapons to the Saudis. The announcement was timed to coincide with Bush's arrival in Saudi Arabia.
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The Enduring Call of Islam's Holiest City
By Sara Dabney Tisdale -
Nation & World
- November 16, 2007
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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