East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.
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Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Domestic Worker Abuse in Saudi Arabia
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Rubio and Ukraine officials to meet in Saudi Arabia
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Behind Rubio's trip to Saudi Arabia on Russia-Ukraine war
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Ukraine, Russia trade attacks as Rubio efforts talks in Saudi Arabia
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Ukraine war briefing: Airstrikes on Kyiv; Zelenskyy promises ‘fully constructive’ talks in Saudi Arabia
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U.S. and Ukrainian officials to hold peace talks about Ukraine-Russia war in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Saudi Arabia for talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials on ending the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports ...CBS News - 6d -
Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia as Kyiv launches huge drone attack
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Takeaways from U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the ball is in Russia's court after Ukraine agreed Tuesday to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins ...CBS News - 5d -
Saudi Arabia cracks down on ‘immoral acts’
Prince Mohammed creates unit to combat prostitution and begging after years of loosening hardline social restrictionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Xavier Worthy of Chiefs released from jail, won't face domestic assault charges
Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
US and Ukraine call for 30-day ceasefire following Saudi talks
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war.ABC News - 5d -
Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War
Thousands of women may have been raped by Russian soldiers, experts say, but have kept quiet for fear of the stigma. But that is changing.The New York Times - 2d -
PwC and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund clash over hiring of executive
‘Friction and angst’ over Neom auditor preceded Public Investment Fund’s ban on Big Four firmFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump puts pressure on Zelensky ahead of Saudi Arabia talks
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End of ‘blank cheque’ era for outside consultants in Saudi Arabia
Western firms profited as kingdom launched ‘giga-projects’ but market is slowing as Riyadh reins in spendingFinancial Times - 2d -
Pokemon Go Developer Set To Be Acquired By Saudi Arabia's Scopely In $3.5 Billion Deal
Saudi Arabian-owned mobile developer Scopely has announced that it'll be acquiring Niantic's video game division, paying $3.5 billion for the developer behind Pokemon Go. Also included in the ...GameSpot - 4d -
Zelensky to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
The Ukrainian president is trying to secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a host to talks that the Trump administration is pursuing with Moscow ...The New York Times - 6d -
Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion
Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.The New York Times - 4d -
Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion
Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.The New York Times - 4d -
Doctor Stabbed in Chest; 'Hypnotic' Doc Faces Second Hearing; Nurse Assaulted
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Pique denies Rubiales kickbacks in Spanish Super Cup move to Saudi
Gerard Pique on Friday denied paying kickbacks to Spain's disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales in the Spanish Super Cup's transfer to Saudi Arabia, legal sources said.Pique told ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East
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Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on cinemas. Now it just needs people to turn up
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How to watch East Lansing boys basketball face Wayne Memorial for Division 1 state title
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Where to watch Vermont women's basketball vs. Albany in America East final: TV, stream
The Vermont women's basketball team faces Albany in the America East Conference tournament title game on Friday, March 14. Here's how to watch.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks
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Why Ukraine hopes Trump minerals deal will win back US support
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US and Ukraine conclude talks on ending war with Russia
Saudi Arabia meeting comes as Kyiv and Moscow launch attacks on each other’s territoryFinancial Times - 5d -
Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze
Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.CBS News - 5d -
Ukraine agrees to U.S.-led ceasefire plan if Russia accepts
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Pilgrims in Mecca search for a moment of peace
Saudi Arabia’s plan to increase religious tourism must include ways to manage the growing crowdsFinancial Times - 4d
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