Interior minister graces graduation ceremony at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences    Prophet's Mosque imam underscores Islam's core values at peace conference in India    Saudi, Indian foreign ministers co-chair Cooperation Committee meeting in New Delhi    198 new sites documented in the National Antiquities Register    Cityscape Global 2024: Saudi real estate sector booms with SR180 billion in new projects    PIF to sell 2% stake in stc via accelerated book-building    SAMA issues rules for opening electronic wallets    TGA suspends 2 passenger transport applications and an application for food delivery    South Korean actor Song Jae Lim found dead at 39    Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary pick    There is nowhere safe in Gaza, UNRWA director says    Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over Church abuse scandal    US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel    Don't sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn    Saudi Champion Saeed Al-Mouri scores notable feat in Radical World Championship in Abu Dhabi with support from Bin-Shihon Group    'Marvels of Saudi Orchestra' to dazzle audience in Tokyo on Nov. 22    Rita Ora is tearful in tribute to Liam Payne at MTV Awards    France to deploy 4,000 police officers for UEFA Nations League match against Israel    Al Nassr edges past Al Riyadh with Mane's goal to move up to third    Al Ahli continues strong form with 2-0 win over Al Raed in Saudi Pro League    India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold    The Vikings and the Islamic world    Filipino pilgrim's incredible evolution from an enemy of Islam to its staunch advocate    Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    

Articles of the author Dhu Washington
IMF Warns Japan on Threat of Debt
AlHijjah 29, 1432, Nov 25, 2011, SPA -- The International Monetary Fund warned in a new report that market concerns over fiscal sustainability could trigger a "sudden spike" in Japanese government bond yields that could quickly render the nation's (...)

25 - 11 - 2011
Wall Street Closing
AlHijjah 29, 1432, Nov 25, 2011, SPA -- Stocks ended lower Friday in a holiday-shortened session, recording the worst weekly loss in two months as euro-zone fears continued to hurt investor sentiment. Worries about Europe's debt crisis continued to (...)

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NASA's Big Mars Rover Starts 570 Million Kilometer Voyage From Earth on Saturday
AlHijjah 27, 1432, Nov 23, 2011, SPA - The newest National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mars rover, scheduled for launch on Saturday, is far bigger and more sophisticated than its predecessors. The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), (...)

23 - 11 - 2011
Strong Earthquake Hits Bolivia
AlHijjah 27, 1432, Nov 23, 2011, SPA - A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Bolivia on Tuesday, but the epicenter was deep underground and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the (...)

23 - 11 - 2011
Hurricane Kenneth Strengthens to Category 4
AlHijjah 27, 1432, Nov 23, 2011, SPA - Kenneth strengthened to a major category-4 hurricane off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Tuesday but posed no immediate threat to land, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Kenneth, the tenth (...)

23 - 11 - 2011
U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Fall, Jobless Claims Rise
AlHijjah 27, 1432, Nov 23, 2011, SPA -- Orders for U.S. manufactured items fell for a second consecutive month in October, the government reported Wednesday. While much of the weakness came from a big drop in demand for commercial aircraft, a key (...)

23 - 11 - 2011
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improves
AlHijjah 27, 1432, Nov 23, 2011, SPA -- U.S. consumer sentiment improved in late November as some of the pessimism over the economic outlook faded, the University of Michigan reported Wednesday. Its final reading on consumer sentiment rose to 64.1 (...)

23 - 11 - 2011
U.S. Delays Return of Ambassador to Syria
AlHijjah 25, 1432, Nov 21, 2011, SPA -- The U.S. ambassador to Syria Robert Ford will not return to Damascus this week, as previously planned, but he is expected to go there by the end of the year, the State Department said Monday. Spokeswoman (...)

21 - 11 - 2011
U.S.A. Welcomes A UN Resolution Condemning Attacks On Diplomats
AlHijjah 23, 1432, Nov 19, 2011, SPA - The United States of America welcomed the overwhelming vote of the United Nations General Assembly last night on a resolution submitted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on condemning terrorist attacks on (...)

19 - 11 - 2011
US budget woes could hit European missile defense
AlHijjah 23, 1432, Nov 19, 2011, SPA -- A breakdown in high-stakes budget talks in the U.S. Congress could threaten plans for a missile defense shield in Europe, AP reported. Negotiators have shown little sign they will be able to meet next week's (...)

19 - 11 - 2011
President Obama Radio Address
AlHijjah 23, 1432, Nov 19, 2011, SPA -- Domestic issues were on President Obama's mind as he wrapped up his trip. President Obama focused his Saturday morning radio and Internet address on the trade deals he presided over and the jobs they were (...)

19 - 11 - 2011
Ambassadors in Washington briefed on draft resolution submitted by kingdom to UN to condemn terrorist attacks against those enjoying international protection
AlHijjah 22, 1432, Nov 18, 2011, SPA -- Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and Deputy U.S. Secretary of State William Burns briefed in Washington today the ambassadors accredited to the (...)

18 - 11 - 2011
A Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Shakes Washington State
AlHijjah 22, 1432, Nov 18, 2011, SPA -- A magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook an isolated area in the state of Washington near the Canadian border, officials said on Friday. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network said the earthquake occurred early Friday (...)

18 - 11 - 2011
Wildfire Burns 20 Homes, Closes 90 Schools in Nevada
AlHijjah 22, 1432, Nov 18, 2011, SPA -- Ninety schools in the state of Nevada are closed as crews battle a wind-whipped wildfire in the northern city of Reno that has burned 20 homes and injured several people. Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez (...)

18 - 11 - 2011
World Community Welcomes IAEA Resolution Against Iran
AlHijjah 22, 1432, Nov 18, 2011, SPA -- The White House on Friday welcomed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s resolution against Iran and its nuclear program. In a statement, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney welcomed the (...)

18 - 11 - 2011
Women's risk of uterine fibroids lower with fruit-study
AlHijjah 21, 1432, Nov 17, 2011, SPA -- Women who said they ate two or more servings of fruit each day were less likely to be diagnosed with uterine fibroids than women who barely touched fruit, Reuters cited a U.S. study of more than 20,000 black (...)

17 - 11 - 2011
U.S. Unemployment Claim Filings Down By 5,000 Last Month
AlHijjah 21, 1432, Nov 17, 2011, SPA -- New U.S. claims for jobless benefits hit a seven-month low last week, while permits for future home construction rebounded strongly last month, the U.S. Labor Department said in a Thursday report. Initial (...)

17 - 11 - 2011
At least six dead in Southern tornadoes
AlHijjah 21, 1432, Nov 17, 2011, SPA -- At least six people were killed due to harsh storms in the Southern United States, as tornadoes ripped through Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Louisiana and Mississippi, according to the National (...)

17 - 11 - 2011
U.S. Consumer Prices Fall Slightly on Lower Gasoline Costs
AlHijjah 20, 1432, Nov 16, 2011, SPA -- U.S. consumer prices fell in October for the first time in four months as consumers paid less for gasoline, new cars, and computers, though prices outside of energy and food posted a slight increase, the (...)

16 - 11 - 2011
Applications For U.S. Home Mortgages Down By 10 Percent Last Week
AlHijjah 20, 1432, Nov 16, 2011, SPA -- Applications for U.S. home mortgages dropped last week, erasing the gains of the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said in a Wednesday report. The report said its seasonally adjusted index (...)

16 - 11 - 2011
U.S. industrial production turns higher
AlHijjah 20, 1432, Nov 16, 2011, SPA -- Industrial production rose 0.7 percent in October after dropping a revised 0.1 percent in September, UPI quoted the U.S. Federal Reserve Board as saying Wednesday. Manufacturing output rose 0.5 percent after (...)

16 - 11 - 2011
Study Finds Tooth Cleaning Beneficial For Heart Health
AlHijjah 19, 1432, Nov 15, 2011, SPA - Regular professional cleaning of teeth not only gives a patient a more radiant smile but also helps reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study released Sunday. The study, which was (...)

15 - 11 - 2011
Canada, Mexico Ask to Join Pan-Pacific Trade Talks
AlHijjah 19, 1432, Nov 15, 2011, SPA - Canada and Mexico on Monday said they want to join talks to forge a free trade area in the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening the U.S.-led initiative to promote economic growth by breaking trade (...)

15 - 11 - 2011
U.S. Department of State Expedites Student Visa Processing
AlHijjah 19, 1432, Nov 15, 2011, SPA - The United States on Monday said it working to expedite existing efforts to attract future leaders from abroad to take advantage of education opportunities in the United States. “We recognize that foreign (...)

15 - 11 - 2011
U.S. Study: Depression Tied to Less Exercise and More Television Time
AlHijjah 19, 1432, Nov 15, 2011, SPA - Older women who got more exercise and less television time were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression, according to a U.S. study of thousands of women-with physical activity having the biggest (...)

15 - 11 - 2011
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