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Opinion: The Real Aim of ISIS Is to Replace the Saud Family as the New Emirs of Arabia
ISIS however, is a neo-Ikhwani rejectionist protest that is taking place outside the kingdom -- and which, moreover, follows the Juhayman dissidence in its trenchant criticism of the al-Saud ruling family. This is the deep schism we see today in Saudi Arabia, between the modernizing current of which King Abdullah is a part, and the "Juhayman" orientation of which bin Laden, and the Saudi supporters of ISIS and the Saudi religious establishment are a part. It is also a schism that exists within the Saudi royal family itself.
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Islamic State Militant Beheads U.S. Journalist Steven Sotloff in Video, Group Says
American journalist Steven Sotloff has been executed and beheaded by the Islamic State group, according to a new video posted on Monday.
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Saudi Arabia: Over 60,000 security officers to be deployed in holy sites
More than 60,000 security officers will be deployed in Saudi Atrabia's holy sites during this year's Hajj season to ensure the pilgrims are able to perform their rituals in peace and comfort, Maj. Gen. Osman Al-Mahraj, director of general security, has said.
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Opinion: History Shows Caution Is the Best Approach for U.S. Foreign Action
America’s favorable global position allows it to take a measured approach to most international events. The United States has a large and diverse economy, conventional military superiority and a powerful nuclear deterrent. It is insulated from most threats by two vast oceans and faces no serious rivals near its shores.
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The mysterious figure the U.S. targeted in Somalia
While the world was discussing U.S. strikes on the Islamic State in Iraq and debating the merits of action within Syria last week, American officials were apparently planning military action somewhere quite different: Barawe, Somalia.
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Pakistan parliament convenes amid crisis
A joint session of parliament is under way in Pakistan as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif tries to rally support against the protesters calling for his resignation. The session, which is expected to continue for a week, comes a day after supporters of opposition leaders, politician Imran Khan and religious leader Tahir-ul-Qadri, briefly occupied state TV building in the capital, Islamabad. Broadcast was resumed after paramilitary soldiers cleared the building.
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Israelis Frustrated With Outcome of Gaza Conflict
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces frustration over how the conflict with Hamas is winding down, both from the Israeli public and from parties that wanted harsher action against Gaza's Islamist rulers.
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Saudi Ma’aden, Alcoa start commercial ops at huge aluminium plant
Saudi Arabian Mining Co (Ma'aden) said on Monday its joint aluminium smelter with U.S.-based Alcoa has started commercial operations. The $10.8 billion aluminium plant at Ras al-Khair, on the Gulf coast of the kingdom, had experienced issues during the initial start-up phase last year when it had to shut one of its two smelting lines in October due to problems encountered during ramp-up.
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Middle East funds see value in popular Saudi stock market
“We believe that valuations in Saudi Arabia are beginning to look stretched at these levels,” said Vijay Harpalani, assistant fund manager at the UAE’s Al Mal Capital. “If we compare valuations, the market is trading at a premium to GCC, as well as emerging, markets.” However, managers think the Saudi market’s liquidity and diversity, as well as the macroeconomic stability provided by the country’s big current account and state budget surpluses, justify some degree of premium. They still see pockets of opportunity in some sectors.
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GCC ‘resolves’ spat with Qatar, envoys to return – Gulf states ready to help counter IS jihadists
But Obama said he was developing a broad plan that would involve military, diplomatic and regional efforts to defeat the IS jihadists who have sown terror through crucifixions and gruesome beheadings. Obama said he would dispatch Kerry to the Middle East to discuss the plan with regional allies, namely in the Sunni-dominated Gulf monarchies. “We have all heard what President Obama said about a coalition and that he has asked John Kerry to travel to the region to set it up,” said Sheikh Sabah Khaled. “We are waiting for more details to understand what is needed… We are waiting for Kerry,” he added after chairing the GCC meeting.
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