Thursday, 18 September 2014 The UN has halted a measles vaccination campaign in northern Syria after at least 15 children died after receiving shots, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed in a joint statement. “UNICEF… Read More ›
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Maternal deaths on the rise in the United States ( U.S. ranks 60th out of 180 countries)
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 2-May-2014 US falls behind most high-income countries, and is one of only eight worldwide showing disturbing trend SEATTLE — The United States is among just eight countries in the world to experience an increase in maternal mortality… Read More ›
Over half of women in abusive relationships still saw their male partners as dependable
Public release date: 12-Apr-2010
Iraqi group says fired shells at Saudi Arabia ” warning the kingdom to stop meddling in Iraqi affairs”
Six mortar bombs have landed near a border post in northern Saudi Arabia in an attack claimed by an Iranian-backed Iraqi Shia armed group, which said it was warning the kingdom to stop meddling in Iraqi affairs. The mortar rounds… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia severs diplomatic ties with US over response to conflict in Syria
Saudi Arabia is an important ally to the U.S. as it provides a secure source of oil Saudi diplomats now promise a ‘major shift’ in relations with the U.S. over inaction in the conflict in Syria Secretary of State… Read More ›
Current Black Market Prices for People and Organs
EEV: This list helps brings the reality of human exploitation a little closer to home. These are generalized estimates, based on few sources. Click dollar figure to see original post and source information. Last update: October 9, 2013. TRANSPLANT PRICE… Read More ›
Saudi blogger detained for filming woman drive
Detained Saudi blogger sees momentum for women drivers Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY 12:26 p.m. EDT October 14, 2013 Saudi women plan a rolling protest through Riyadh and other cities Oct. 26 in defiance of a ban on women… Read More ›
Saudi Arabian cleric says female drivers risk damaging ovaries ( Says “medical studies show” ) ?
Saudi Arabian cleric says female drivers risk damaging ovaries Conservative’s comments aimed at activists protesting against Islamic kingdom’s male-only driving rules Reuters in Riyadh theguardian.com, Sunday 29 September 2013 14.02 EDT A female Saudi motorist speaks to the media in 2011… Read More ›
Saudi Arabian women activists to get back behind the wheel / They will defy ban on driving October 26
23 September, 17:40 (ANSAmed) – DUBAI – Saudi women will once again be getting behind the wheel in the ultra-conservative, oil-rich kingdom in a month, in an act of defiance against the law that bans them from driving. The… Read More ›
‘Syrian rebels take responsibility for the chemical attack admitting the weapons were provided by Saudis’ – source
EEV: Requesting 2nd source confirmation Photo: EPA In an interview with Dale Gavlak, a Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press and Mint Press News, Syrian rebels tacitly implied that they were responsible for last week’s chemical attack. Some information… Read More ›
StarLink resurfaces: GM corn banned decade ago found in Saudi Arabia
Published time: August 27, 2013 21:14 Edited time: August 29, 2013 AFP Photo / Paul J. Richards The Saudi Arabian food chain has been widely contaminated with GM ingredients, according to a new study. The findings include controversial StarLink maize… Read More ›
Saudi takes keys away from more rogue women drivers
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation – Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:15 AM Author: Lisa AndersonMore news from our correspondents Female driver Azza Al Shmasani displays a note that she says was placed on her car by an unknown person in Saudi… Read More ›
Kurdish leader – It’s not Assad, West tries to Frame Him
EEV: Still no proof of who launched the chemical attack. If anybody has any direct links to evidence of whom is at fault, please link. Monday, 26 August 2013 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would not be “so stupid” as to… Read More ›
Foreign interests in Egypt: ‘UK, US, and Qatar might be behind the violent clashes’ – expert ( Lehmann International Services )
Photo: EPA Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in Egypt, as security forces moved in on Wednesday morning to clear two protest camps in Cairo. Christof Lehmann, Consultant in politics at Lehmann International Services from Denmark,… Read More ›
Saudi princess accused of human trafficking
Woman living in California kept Kenyan maid confined to house and took passport, say prosecutors in human trafficking case Reuters in Los Angeles guardian.co.uk, Thursday 11 July 2013 00.23 EDT Meshael Alayban, who is accused of keeping a Kenyan maid as… Read More ›
American Samoa’s battle against obesity as 95 per cent of the nation are declared overweight
WHO figures reveal extent of the obesity crisis in the small Pacific island One airline charging passengers tickets based on their weight to save costs Island-wide health push to encourage healthier eating and more activity By Helen Collis PUBLISHED: 11:58… Read More ›
Woolwich murder, the MI6 connection: Younger brother of Michael Adebolajo ‘was paid thousands to spy in Middle East’
Jeremiah Adebolajo, 26, is a university English teacher in Saudi Arabia Allegedly approached by MI6 who pressured him to become a spy Flown business class to five-star hotels and handed cash Sister Blessing says he ‘strongly’ rejected offers to work… Read More ›
Saudi religious police boss condemns Twitter users
The head of Saudi Arabia’s religious police has warned citizens against using Twitter, which is rising in popularity among Saudis. Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh said anyone using social media sites – and especially Twitter – “has lost… Read More ›
Report: OPEC costs Americans hundreds of billions of dollars
Posted By Michael Bastasch On 3:35 PM 04/26/2013 In Daily Caller News Foundation | No Comments Depending on oil from nations in the oil cartel OPEC is costing Americans hundreds of billions of dollars every year, according to a new… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia deports 3 men for being too sexy
EEV: As reported in The Daily Caller and the New York Post Saudi Arabia deports 3 men for being too sexy By MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN Last Updated: 10:12 AM, April 17, 2013 Posted: 10:11 AM, April 17, 2013 Three men were… Read More ›