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Iran fires missiles in Strait of Hormuz  Map of Strait of Hormuz Iran| Iran test-fired two missiles, the final day of its naval exercises. The Qader missile, a long-range sea-to-shore missile, was fired during the maneuvers | |
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| Jan.6 |
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New drills announced in Strait of Hormuz
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| Jan.7 |
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Bahrain denies it beat activist
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| Jan.14 |
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Qatar urges Arab forces in Syria
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| Jan.22 |
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Saudis to quit Syria monitoring
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  U.S. aircraft carrier goes through Strait Flanked by British and French ships, the USS Abraham Lincoln moved through without incident Sunday despite recent threats from Iran
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| Jan.24 |
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Gulf states leave Syria mission
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| Jan.29 |
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England's Rock upstages Woods |
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| Feb.5 |
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Lawrie claims victory in Qatar |
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| Feb.6 |
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Pakistan seal series whitewash |
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| Feb.7 |
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 Gulf nations pull diplomats from Syria  An alliance of Arab countries and several European nations announced Tuesday they are calling their ambassadors home from Damascus
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| Feb.13 |
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Bahrain activists hit by teargas Map of Manama Bahrain Bahraini security forces have fired teargas and stun grenades at protesters gathered ahead of the first anniversary of pro-democracy demonstrations
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| Feb.14 |
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US carrier in Strait of Hormuz
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| Mar.2 |
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Murray ends Djokovic reign |
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| Mar.3 |
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Fabulous Federer wins in Dubai |
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| Mar.4 |
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U.S. Navy rescues Iranian in capsized boat
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| Mar.10 |
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Guantanamo Taliban 'accept deal'
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| Mar.15 |
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Gulf states to close Syrian embassies The six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council is calling on the international community 'to stop what is going on in Syria'
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| Apr.1 |
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Syria rebel fighters 'to be paid' The opposition Syrian National Council says rebels fighting the government in Syria will receive salaries, reportedly paid for by wealthy Gulf...
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| Apr.8 |
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Bahrain refuses to transfer hunger striker to Denmark
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| Apr.13 |
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FIA - Bahrain race is on
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| Apr.19 |
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Security stepped up at Bahrain F1 | Authorities in Bahrain have tightened security ahead of practice sessions for Sunday's Formula 1 Grand Prix | |
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| Apr.21 |
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Activist found dead in Bahrain
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Protest 'won't affect' Bahrain F1 The authorities in Bahrain say they are confident the Formula 1 Grand Prix will not be disrupted by protests
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| Apr.22 |
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Despite protests, Grand Prix finishes without a hitch| Days of escalating government protests failed to halt the race, which took place even as nearby streets were blocked with burning tires and trash. Two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel holds ... | |
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| Apr.26 |
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 Bin Laden wives deported to Saudi Arabia Map of Islamabad Pakistan The three widows and children of Osama Bin Laden have been deported to Saudi Arabia from the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, officials say
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| Apr.28 |
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Egypt protests shut Saudi embassy
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| Apr.29 |
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Bahrain protester to get retrial
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| May.18 |
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Al Qaeda leader to Saudis: Rise up
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| May.23 |
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Doha and Baku cut from 2020 list
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| May.28 |
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Shopping mall fire in Doha, kills 19 Map of Doha Qatar A fire erupted in a nursery in a shopping mall in Qatar's capital city, late Monday morning, killing 19 people, at least 13 of them children
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| Jun.16 |
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Crown Prince Nayef dies Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has died 'outside the kingdom', the royal court has said
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| Jun.17 |
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Saudi Arabia crown prince buried Prince Nayef, who was also deputy prime minister and interior minister, was buried after sunset prayers in the holy city of Mecca
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| Jul.10 |
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Baby found in carry-on luggage
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| Jul.12 |
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Olympics: Saudi names women in team
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| Jul.16 |
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US ship 'fires at boat in Gulf'
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| Sep.25 |
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New SARS-like virus poses medical mystery
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| Oct.8 |
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'Saudi weapons' found in Syria Three crates from an arms manufacturer - addressed to Saudi Arabia - have been seen in a base being used by rebel fighters in the city of Al...
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| Oct.22 |
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Qatar ruler set for key Gaza trip
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| Oct.30 |
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Qatar accuses Syrian government of genocide Syria's government is waging 'a war of extermination' against its own people, the prime minister of Qatar said hours after a failed four-day...
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| Oct.31 |
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Fire at Saudi wedding kills 25 At least 25 people have died and 30 others were hurt in a fire at a wedding in eastern Saudi Arabia
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Bahrain says ban on protests is response to violence
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| Nov.4 |
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Kimi Raikkonen wins classic ahead of Fernando Alonso
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Syria opposition groups hold crucial Qatar meeting
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| Nov.8 |
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Syrian opposition upbeat on talks Map of Doha Qatar| Representatives have made progress towards forming a new leadership body and hope to reach an agreement on the second day of a meeting | |
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| Nov.9 |
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 Pentagon: Iran fires on U.S. drone Map of Persian Gulf Iran Iran said it took "decisive" action after a U.S. drone entered Iranian airspace in the Persian Gulf last week
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Christian to head Syrian opposition
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| Nov.11 |
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Syrian cleric to lead opposition| A leading Damascus cleric who fled Syria has been chosen at a meeting in to head a new coalition to oppose President al-Assad's government | |
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| Nov.12 |
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Gulf states recognise Syrian opposition
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| Nov.25 |
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Magical McIlroy reigns in Dubai
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| Nov.28 |
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Saudi diplomat killed in Yemen A Saudi diplomat and his Yemeni aide were killed Wednesday in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, according to a senior official at the Saudi Embassy
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| Nov.30 |
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Kuwaitis vote after mass protest Kuwaitis are casting their votes for the second time this year as they head to the polls to choose a new parliament amid growing unrest
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| Dec.8 |
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  UN deal extends Kyoto Protocol Delegates at UN climate talks in Qatar have agreed to extend the Kyoto Protocol until 2020, avoiding a major new setback
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| Dec.26 |
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UAE arrests suspected terror cell Members of a suspected terrorist cell aiming to carry out attacks in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have been arrested
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| Dec.29 |
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Djokovic sinks Almargo to retain Abu Dhabi title
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