The Obama administration has approved an $11.25 billion deal to sell four advanced, Lockheed Martin-made warships to Saudi Arabia. The move comes as Amnesty International … U.S. Approves $11.25 Billion Sale of Warships to Saudi ArabiaRead more
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Mass murder in the Middle East is funded by US friend, the Saudis
Donors in Saudi Arabia have notoriously played a pivotal role in creating and maintaining Sunni jihadist groups over the past 30 years. But, for all … Mass murder in the Middle East is funded by US friend, the SaudisRead more
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Saudis did not want to see some kind of progressive democracy in their backyard
Joe Lauria talking: Jamal Benomar, who was the previous envoy of the U.N. He had worked for two years to try to bring all the … Saudis did not want to see some kind of progressive democracy in their backyardRead more
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Saudis are using banned Cluster bombs in Yemen
More than a thousand people have died since the Saudi-led bombing campaign began in late March. More than half the victims are civilian, including 115 … Saudis are using banned Cluster bombs in YemenRead more
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From Bad to Worse
The death toll in Yemen continues to rise amid a Saudi-led military campaign and clashes between Houthi rebels and forces loyal to ousted President Abed-Rabbo … From Bad to WorseRead more
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Saudi Arabia bombing Yemen with the support of U.S.
Brian Whitaker talking: it’s a long and complicated relationship, really. You know, we have—Saudi Arabia is a rich, conservative monarchy, and on the other side, … Saudi Arabia bombing Yemen with the support of U.S.Read more