Mar 28 US rescues Saudi pilots from waters near Yemen By Associated Press A Defense Department official says U.S. forces rescued two Saudi airmen after they ejected from an F-15 fighter jet over waters south of Yemen, where Saudi Arabia is leading airstrikes against Iran-allied Houthi rebels. Continue reading
Feb 08 New allegations renew old questions linking Saudi Arabia to 9-11 attacks By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press For years, some current and former American officials have been urging President Barack Obama to release secret files they say document links between the government of Saudi Arabia and the Sept. 11 attacks. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch 8:38 Is the U.S. pushing Saudi Arabia enough on human rights? By PBS News Hour Saudi Arabia is an important Western ally in an increasingly tumultuous region, but the country has a mixed record on human rights, including restrictions on the rights of women and harsh punishment for those who speak out. Has the U.S. Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch 1:50 Obama avoids criticizing treatment of Saudi blogger during visit By PBS News Hour On a visit to meet Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz, President Obama advocated for tolerance and free speech but did not discuss a Saudi blogger's punishment of 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching
Jan 27 First lady forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia By Associated Press For first lady Michelle Obama, just a few hours in Saudi Arabia were enough to illustrate the stark limitations under which Saudi women live. Continue reading
Jan 27 Obama defends U.S. ties as he pays respects in Saudi Arabia By Julie Pace, Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Barack Obama defended the U.S. government's willingness to cooperate closely with Saudi Arabia on national security despite deep concerns over human rights abuses, as he led an array of current and former American statesmen in… Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 9:34 Will regional turmoil encourage stability inside Saudi Arabia? By PBS News Hour Former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta join Judy Woodruff to discuss the many regional crises at play as Saudi Arabia moves to new leadership. Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 4:38 Saudi Arabia’s new king inherits immediate challenges By PBS News Hour Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who died Thursday at the age of 90, was laid to rest in Riyadh. The new king, Salman bin Abdulaziz, pledged continuity with his brother's policies. Judy Woodruff remembers the late monarch’s rule. Continue watching
Jan 23 When Queen Elizabeth took King Abdullah for a drive in her Land Rover By Larisa Epatko As people speculated about whether Saudi Arabia's new king will allow more reforms, such as permitting Saudi women to drive, an anecdote from a former ambassador to Saudi Arabia began making the rounds. Continue reading
Jan 23 Obama offers condolences on death of Saudi King Abdullah By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama expressed condolences and offered sympathy Thursday to the people of Saudi Arabia upon the death of King Abdullah, an important ally and a major force in the Muslim world. Continue reading