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Activist seized by secret police  Political science professor Matrook al-Faleh who is an outspoken human rights advocate was taken into custody Blogger freed from jail  Ahmed al-Omran was detained ostensibly because he supported reform advocates accused by the government of backing terrorism Saudis to retrain 40,000 clerics  Saudi Arabia is to retrain its prayer leaders - also known as imams - in an effort to counter militant Islam Men arrested for 'flirting' Rape case lawyer 'reinstated'  Lawyer and human rights activist Abdul Rahman al-Lahem represented a woman kidnapped and raped by seven men   Arms move as Bush visits Saudis  The administration has notified the Congress that it intends to go ahead with a major sale of sensitive military technology to Saudi Arabia Millions stone the devil  For Muslims, performing the Hajj is a lifelong dream, a chance to fulfill a requirement of their faith and win forgiveness Report: King pardons rape victim

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  King Abdullah has pardoned a rape victim who had been sentenced to 200 lashes and 6 months in prison in a case that sparked international attention
Dec.16   Muslims gather for Hajj pilgrimage   Millions of Muslims from around the world gathered in Mecca for the start of the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage Putin backs Medvedev as successor Dec.5 Rape lawyer faces disciplinary hearing  The lawyer who represented a gang rape victim had his disciplinary hearing for'insulting the Supreme Judicial Council' postponed Nov.27 FM: Court to review sentence  A court will review the case of a teenage gang rape victim sentenced to jail and flogging after she was convicted of violating the sex segregation... Nov.24 Gov't: Rape victim had illegal affair Nov.23 US welcomes Saudi summit pledge. Washington Saudis to attend Mid-East summit  Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said he would go to next week's meeting on the Middle East at Annapolis in the US Nov.21 Rape victim's husband blames judge Nov.19 Lawyer in rape victim plea Nov.6 Historic Saudi visit to Vatican Oct.30 Saudi king's royal meet draws fire
   London: King Abdullah has begun his visit to the UK as controversy continues over issues related to the Middle Eastern kingdom.    Abdullah has been welcomed ceremonially to ...
Oct.28 Saudi king chides UK on terrorism  King Abdullah has accused Britain of not doing enough to fight international terrorism. He says could take 20 or 30 years to beat terrorism Aug.1   Saudis back US Middle East plans  Saudi Arabia supports plans for a regional peace conference this year and would be keen to attend HIV medics released to Bulgaria Mar.29 Saudis blast U.S. 'illegitimate occupation' Feb.8   Palestinian talks yield power-sharing pact
  Rival leaders signed an agreement in principle on a government in Saudi-brokered talks in Mecca
 Palestinian President Abbas, of the Fatah, and Meshaal, leader of Hamas, signed the accord at a ceremony hosted by King Abdullah. The deal will respect previous peace deals with Israel and divvies up Cabinet posts in the new government.
Feb.6 Palestinians set for Mecca talks

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Dec.27   Muslims begin the Hajj pilgrimage  An estimated 3 million Muslims have begun leaving for Mecca to begin the annual pilgrimage amid enhanced security Jan.7   Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj  About 2 million Muslims from around the world were gathering under heavy security for the annual pilgrimage

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Aug.2 Simple funeral for King Fahd
  Muslim leaders and Saudi princes have bid a final farewell before the body was buried in an unmarked grave Aug.1 King Fahd dead
  The former Crown Prince Abdullah has been named the new king and Defense Minister has replaced Abdullah
May.27   King Fahd hospitalized  King Fahd was doing 'well' after being hospitalized earlier in the day Pope John Paul II dies at 84

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Sep.10 WTC agency sues Saudis over 9/11. New York Apr.22 Saudi bomb: pro-al Qaeda claim Feb.16 U.K. issues Saudi Arabia warning. England Jan.30 Muslim pilgrimage nears its climax

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Dec.17 U.S. diplomats told to quit Saudi Arabia
Nov.9 US backs Saudis after Riyadh bomb. Washington Nov.7 US closes Saudi Arabia missions Aug.15   Ugandan dictator Idi Amin dies  Idi Amin, who had lived for years in exile, is blamed for the murders of tens of thousands of Ugandans in the 1970s Jul.29 9/11 report sparks U.S.-Saudi spat. Washington May.14 US criticises security in Riyadh May.13 Crown prince condemns bombers

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Aug.27 Bush tells Saudi no decision on Iraq
. Texas Apr.25 Saudis issue blunt warning to Bush. Texas

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Mar.5 Hajj crush kills pilgrims


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Nationwide uprising overthrows Milosevic

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Palestinian talks yield power-sharing pact




Saudi Arabia, Politics Agreement Timeline ... See World Agreement timeline Top ^
2007
Feb.8
  Rival leaders signed an agreement in principle on a government in Saudi-brokered talks in Mecca
 Palestinian President Abbas, of the Fatah, and Meshaal, leader of Hamas, signed the accord at a ceremony hosted by King Abdullah. The deal will respect previous peace deals with Israel and divvies up Cabinet posts in the new government.




Saudi Arabia, Politics Visit Timeline ... See World Visit timeline Top ^
2008 Jan.14   Arms move as Bush visits Saudis  The administration has notified the Congress that it intends to go ahead with a major sale of sensitive military technology to Saudi Arabia 2007 Nov.6 Historic Saudi visit to Vatican Oct.30 Saudi king's royal meet draws fire
   London: King Abdullah has begun his visit to the UK as controversy continues over issues related to the Middle Eastern kingdom.    Abdullah has been welcomed ceremonially to ...
Feb.6 Palestinians set for Mecca talks



Saudi Arabia, Politics Diplomacy Timeline ... See World Diplomacy timeline Top ^
2003 Dec.17 U.S. diplomats told to quit Saudi Arabia
Nov.7 US closes Saudi Arabia missions



Saudi Arabia, Politics Human Rights Timeline ... See World Human Rights timeline Top ^
2008 May.23 Activist seized by secret police  Political science professor Matrook al-Faleh who is an outspoken human rights advocate was taken into custody Apr.26 Blogger freed from jail  Ahmed al-Omran was detained ostensibly because he supported reform advocates accused by the government of backing terrorism Feb.23 Men arrested for 'flirting'
Jan.21 Rape case lawyer 'reinstated'  Lawyer and human rights activist Abdul Rahman al-Lahem represented a woman kidnapped and raped by seven men 2007 Dec.5 Rape lawyer faces disciplinary hearing  The lawyer who represented a gang rape victim had his disciplinary hearing for'insulting the Supreme Judicial Council' postponed Nov.27 FM: Court to review sentence  A court will review the case of a teenage gang rape victim sentenced to jail and flogging after she was convicted of violating the sex segregation... Nov.24 Gov't: Rape victim had illegal affair Nov.21 Rape victim's husband blames judge Nov.19 Lawyer in rape victim plea



Saudi Arabia, Politics Talks Timeline ... See World Talks timeline Top ^
2007 Aug.1 Saudis back US Middle East plans
  Saudi Arabia supports plans for a regional peace conference this year and would be keen to attend 2002 Aug.27 Bush tells Saudi no decision on Iraq. Texas



Saudi Arabia, Politics Royal Timeline ... See World Royal timeline Top ^
2007 Dec.17 Report: King pardons rape victim
  King Abdullah has pardoned a rape victim who had been sentenced to 200 lashes and 6 months in prison in a case that sparked international attention
Oct.28 Saudi king chides UK on terrorism  King Abdullah has accused Britain of not doing enough to fight international terrorism. He says could take 20 or 30 years to beat terrorism 2005 May.27 King Fahd hospitalized
  King Fahd was doing 'well' after being hospitalized earlier in the day 2003 May.13 Crown prince condemns bombers



Saudi Arabia, Politics Religion Timeline ... See World Religion timeline Top ^
2008 Mar.20 Saudis to retrain 40,000 clerics  Saudi Arabia is to retrain its prayer leaders - also known as imams - in an effort to counter militant Islam 2007 Dec.20 Millions stone the devil  For Muslims, performing the Hajj is a lifelong dream, a chance to fulfill a requirement of their faith and win forgiveness Dec.16 Muslims gather for Hajj pilgrimage   Millions of Muslims from around the world gathered in Mecca for the start of the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage 2006 Dec.27 Muslims begin the Hajj pilgrimage  An estimated 3 million Muslims have begun leaving for Mecca to begin the annual pilgrimage amid enhanced security Jan.7 Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj  About 2 million Muslims from around the world were gathering under heavy security for the annual pilgrimage 2004 Jan.30 Muslim pilgrimage nears its climax
2001 Mar.5 Hajj crush kills pilgrims



Saudi Arabia, Politics Law Timeline ... See World Law timeline Top ^
2004 Sep.10 WTC agency sues Saudis over 9/11
. New York



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2008 Jun.22 Oil summit calls for supply boost Map of Jeddah Saudi Arabia  Leading exporters have acknowledged the need to boost supplies to curb prices but stopped short of specific commitments on extra output



Saudi Arabia, Politics Obituary Timeline ... See World Obituary timeline Top ^
2005 Aug.2 Simple funeral for King Fahd  Muslim leaders and Saudi princes have bid a final farewell before the body was buried in an unmarked grave Aug.1 King Fahd dead
  The former Crown Prince Abdullah has been named the new king and Defense Minister has replaced Abdullah
2003 Aug.15 Ugandan dictator Idi Amin dies  Idi Amin, who had lived for years in exile, is blamed for the murders of tens of thousands of Ugandans in the 1970s



Saudi Arabia, Politics Warning Timeline ... See World Warning timeline Top ^
2004 Feb.16 U.K. issues Saudi Arabia warning
. England 2002 Apr.25 Saudis issue blunt warning to Bush. Texas



Saudi Arabia, Politics Summit Timeline ... See World Summit timeline Top ^
2008 Jun.21 Saudis to host oil price summit
Map of Jeddah Saudi Arabia
  S. Arabia is set to host a meeting of oil producing and consuming nations to discuss soaring oil prices
2007 Nov.23 US welcomes Saudi summit pledge. Washington