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UN condemns attack on Saudi embassy in Iran

The UN Security Council has condemned the attack on Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Iran by protesters angry at the Sunni kingdom’s execution of a

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Saudi-Iran row deepens as calls for restraint grow

The rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the Sunni kingdom’s execution of a Shia cleric widened as Riyadh halted trade and travel ties on top of

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Saudis struggle with supremacy crisis

Laurence Alexandrowicz, euronews: “Gilles Kepel, as you’re an expert on Islam and the Arab world, please give us your insight on the crisis between

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Saudi Arabia-Iran tensions threaten world security, former minister tells euronews

The diplomatic rupture between Tehran and Riyadh – following the execution of a prominent Shi’ite cleric by Saudi authorities – threatens world

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Saudis struggle with supremacy crisis

The tension in relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia has reached new heights, amid violent protests and diplomatic rifts. We study the deepening

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Shia Muslims and world leaders condemn Saudi executions

Shia Muslims around the world are furious with Saudi Arabia over the execution of one of their leading clerics, and acts of violence against Sunnis

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Saudi-Iranian rift escalates over executed cleric

Two days after Sunni Saudi Arabia executed a prominent Shi’ite cleric, thousands have marched in Baghdad and Iraq’s southern Shi’ite cities to

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Bahrain cuts diplomatic ties with Iran

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Iran hits out at Saudi Arabia as row over cleric's execution escalates

Iran has again lashed out at Saudi Arabia after the kingdom severed diplomatic relations amid violent protests following its execution of a prominent

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Saudi Arabia breaks off diplomatic ties with Iran

Saudi Arabia has cut off diplomatic ties with Iran following the storming of its embassy in Tehran. Iran’s envoy has been given 48 hours to quit the

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Iranians protest against Saudi execution of Shi'ite cleric al-Nimr

Hundreds of Shi’ite Muslims protested in Tehran on Sunday against Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shi’ite cleric Nimr al-Nimr. Demonstrators

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Shi'ite fury after Saudi mass execution

Saudi Arabia’s mass execution of 47 men on terrorism charges has unleashed anger at home and beyond. Prominent Shi’ite cleric Nimr al-Nimr was

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Saudi Arabia's execution of Shi'ite cleric unleashes anger at home and beyond

Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shi’ite cleric Nimr al-Nimr has unleashed anger at home and beyond. Dozens took to the streets of Al-Qatif in

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: top Shia cleric among 47 executed

Execution triggers protests across Shia community

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's biggest mass execution in 35 years

Leading Shia cleric and 46 others executed

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia executes Shi'ite cleric Nimr Baqr al-Nimr

Saudi Arabia executed 47 people on Saturday for terrorism, including the prominent Shi’ite Muslim cleric Nimr Baqr al-Nimr, the country’s interior

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Saudis brace for 'prolonged period' of low oil prices

Saudi’s Arabia’s planned cuts in spending and energy subsidies show the world’s largest crude oil exporter is bracing for a prolonged period of low

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Millions of amphetamine pills seized in Saudi drugs bust

Authorities in Saudi Arabia have reportedly seized more than five million amphetamine pills. Eleven people have been arrested, nine of them are said

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At least 25 killed in Saudi hospital fire

Intensive Care and Maternity affected

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More than 20 dead in Saudi hospital fire

Blaze started in intensive care and maternity