US defence chief Gates in Saudi to push for Iran squeeze (AFP via Yahoo! News)
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into the Saudi capital on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on Iran's nuclear programme and Washington's push for tough sanctions against Tehran.
Gates to discuss Iran pressure during Saudi visit (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss efforts to put pressure on Iran, stabilize Yemen and to urge the Saudis to engage with Iraq ahead of the U.S. withdrawal.
Saudi award to Turkish prime minister signals deepening strategic ties (The Christian Science Monitor)
A Saudi award to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his 'service to Islam' underscores Saudi backing for Turkey's bid to take a more activist role as a Middle East power broker.
Head of Egypt's al-Azhar dies in Saudi Arabia: report (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Egyptian religious leader Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, the head of al Azhar, has died on a visit to Saudi Arabia, Al Jazeera television reported on Wednesday, quoting its correspondent. Al-Azhar, one of the most prominent seats of Sunni Islamic learning in the Muslim world, has schools, universities and other educational institutions across Egypt.
Gates to discuss Iran with Saudi leaders (UPI)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was in Saudi Arabia Wednesday to discuss Iran with the Saudi royal family, Pentagon officials said.
Saudi awards Turkey's Erdogan for 'service to Islam' (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Saudi King Abdullah presented Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan with one of the country's most prestigious prizes on Tuesday for his 'service to Islam'.
US defence chief holds strategy talks with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia about response to Iran (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - American Defence Secretary Robert Gates was keeping up the pressure on Iran on Wednesday, consulting with close U.S. ally Saudi Arabia about how to respond to Tehran's disputed nuclear program.
US defense chief holds strategy talks with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia about response to Iran (Sun-Sentinel)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was keeping up the pressure on Iran on Wednesday, consulting with the United States' closest and most influential ally in the Persian Gulf about how to respond to Iran's disputed nuclear program.
Saudi Feb inflation hits 4.6 pct, highest since June (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
* Saudi annual inflation at highest level since June
Gates, in Saudi visit, to discuss Iran pressure (The Star)
RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss efforts to put pressure on Iran, stabilise Yemen and to urge the Saudis to engage with Iraq ahead of the U.S. withdrawal.