US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel    There is nowhere safe in Gaza, UNRWA director says    Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over Church abuse scandal    Surge in Russian drone strikes test Ukrainian defenses and devastate families    Don't sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn    Energy minister leads Saudi delegation to COP29 Baku    "Tilal" launches "Heart of Khobar" project costing SR6 billion at "Cityscape Global" in Riyadh    Saudi Cabinet upbeat about Riyadh summit strengthening joint action to stop Gaza war    Saudi drivers' income from delivery applications reaches SR1.1 billion in first 9 months of 2024    Saudi Arabia advances 22 ranks in World Bank's Statistical Performance Index    Saudi Champion Saeed Al-Mouri scores notable feat in Radical World Championship in Abu Dhabi with support from Bin-Shihon Group    EXPRO chief: Financial proceeds of expenditure efficiency amounted to SR1.15 trillion    'Marvels of Saudi Orchestra' to dazzle audience in Tokyo on Nov. 22    Riyadh: The hub of wisdom and the pillar of solidarity    Pakistan PM visits MWL headquarters in Makkah    Red Sea International Film Festival returns to Al Balad in its fourth edition    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 Martyn Herman
Big guns eye Champions last 16 stage
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04 - 11 - 2008
Acid test for Scolari and Chelsea
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16 - 09 - 2008
Walcott gets 10 out of 10 for his Croatia performance
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12 - 09 - 2008
Keegan quits Newcastle post
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05 - 09 - 2008
Beckham to lead flag handover ceremony
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23 - 08 - 2008
Three tennis greats bite the dust
Three of the biggest names in tennis, Roger Federer and sisters Venus and Serena Williams, crashed out at the quarterfinal stage of the Olympics in a night of shocks on Thursday. Federer's nightmare year plumbed new depths when he lost to American (...)

15 - 08 - 2008
Nadal crushes Hewitt
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13 - 08 - 2008
Li rules the roost at home
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12 - 08 - 2008
Hand injury forces Sania to retire
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12 - 08 - 2008
Rain and Ivanovic injury ruin first day
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11 - 08 - 2008
Venus wins 5th Wimbledon title
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06 - 07 - 2008
United, Chelsea ready to continue battle in Moscow
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13 - 05 - 2008
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