Feb 11, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Saudi authorities are arresting Shi'ite and Sunnidissidents in a crackdown meant to prevent unrest during the current Hajpilgrimage.

Jan 08, 2003

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia is said to have placed its military on alertamid the expectation of a U.S.-led war against Iraq.

Jan 10, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has quietly confirmed the assassination ofsecurity officers and related personnel.

Jan 29, 2004

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has ordered the expulsion of dozensof Saudi diplomats suspected of helping promulgate Al Qaida ideology.