King Salman
Saudi Arabia's New King Likes Beheading People Even More Than His Predecessor
Saudi Arabia is putting people to death at a rate of two per day. It's the fastest rate of executions in the country in more than 20 years.
A Pardon From Saudi Arabia's King Might be the Last Hope for a Shiite Cleric Facing a Death Sentence
Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr's family says he is at risk of imminent execution after the country's supreme court upheld a 2014 death sentence against the scholar and human rights activist.
Iran Blasts Saudi 'Negligence' as Death Toll Rises to 769 in Hajj Stampede
Another 934 were injured in the incident on Thursday, and the Iranian government has announced that it has formed a committee to investigate it.
Iran Slams Saudi 'Incompetence' After Death of More Than 700 Pilgrims
Safety during hajj is politically sensitive for the Saudi Arabia's ruling Al Saud dynasty, since the ruling family presents itself internationally as the guardian of orthodox Islam.
Obama Sells Saudi King on Iran Nuclear Deal During White House Visit
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman made his first visit to the US since ascending to the throne in January, and was reportedly satisfied with Obama’s assurances about the Iran deal.
Saudi King Cuts Short French Vacation Amid Beach Closure Controversy
The beach re-opened Monday, but angry citizens will hand over a petition with 151,000 signatures protesting the closure on Tuesday, which, of course, is the anniversary of France's abolition of feudalism in 1789.
French Protesters Try to Derail Beach Takeover by Saudi King and His Massive Entourage
Some locals in Nice are upset that King Salman has fenced off a beach for the exclusive use of his 1,000-member entourage.
Will Saudi Arabia’s New King Regret the Arab Intervention in Yemen?
Taking military action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels is King Salman’s first foray into interventionist policy for Saudi Arabia. Depending on the outcome, it could also be his last.
Saudi King Salman Showers Citizens with $32 Billion Despite Predicted Budget Deficit
The new monarch’s post-coronation handout is a winner with locals, but experts say falling oil prices will make such lavish spending unsustainable.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Dies, and His Successor Promises Business As Usual
After ruling the oil-rich Sunni kingdom for almost 20 years, King Abdullah died on Friday after a short illness, posing questions for Saudi Arabia's future.