Syrian delegation makes first official visit to Saudi Arabia

Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

BBC News - 6h

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.

The New York Times - 1d

Ronaldo on 2yrs in Saudi: Happy, but I want more

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr that he's hungry for more titles.

ESPN - 20h

Bomb-making materials found at home of New Orleans attacker, officials say

Federal investigators previously said they found two IEDs near the site of the New Orleans truck attack. They also detonated some materials found at a New Orleans Airbnb.

CBS News - 1d

California snowpack near average in season's first survey, though officials caution 'anything can happen'

Snowpack in the mountains of California is near average for this time of year, after a recent series of storms provided a much-needed boost to the region, officials reported Thursday. The season's ...

The Hill - 2d

GTA 6 Could Sell 40 Million Copies And Make $3 Billion In First Year Alone

According to a research company, Grand Theft Auto VI could bring in more than $3 billion in total revenues during the first 12 months after launch. A report from Financial Times cites data from ...

GameSpot - 2d

New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern

The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.

BBC News - 2d

Syrian delegation visits Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip since Assad ousting

Foreign and defence ministers arrive in Riyadh as Gulf states move to embrace new rulers

Financial Times - 2d

Saudi Arabia says it executes 6 Iranians for drug smuggling

Saudi Arabia says it has executed six Iranian men over drug smuggling, sparking strong objections from Iran at a time when the two countries are trying to mend relations

ABC News - 3d