Tweets About The Prophet Mohammad Lead To Execution Threats Against Twitter User

Hamza Kashgari, 23, was forced to flee his country this week after tweets he posted involving the Prophet Mohammed led to calls for his execution by radical Islamists. The young Saudi Arabian man sent the following tweets addressed ... continue

Man Tries To Sell His Son on Facebook for $20 Million Dollars

Nasser Al Shahry of Saudi Arabia had a brilliant method of making income after the Saudi government shut down his illegal debt collection business.  He decided to sell his son for $20 Million dollars on Facebook. According to ... continue

Saudi Arabia to Pass Lingerie Law

Saudi Arabia confirmed Monday it would shortly pass a new law that permits only females to work in women's lingerie stores. The law forbidding men to work in female apparel and cosmetic stores was first proposed in 2006, ... continue

Obama White House Selling F-15′s To Saudi Arabia, Worth $30 Billion

The Obama White House today announced that a deal to sell $30 billion dollars worth of advanced f-15 fighter jets to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been finalized.  Obama has stated that the deal is meant ... continue

Saudi Arabia Unveils Unusually Conservative 2012 Budget

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - 2012's budget was outlined today, indicating an increased concentration on education and healthcare, though the kingdom plans on distancing itself from public entitlements in light of public economic backlash around the world, as ... continue

Woman Beheaded In Saudi Arabia For Practicing “Sorcery”

In Saudi Arabia you better put your broomstick away unless you are only using it for cleaning the porch.  Amina bint Abdulhalim Nassar was beheaded today in the northern area  of Jawf Province for practicing "witchcraft and ... continue

Saudi Arabia Gives Women The Right To Vote

Big win for the women of Saudi Arabia this week after Saudi King Adbullah announced that they can now vote and even run for office. While it's big news for the region the new ruling won't go into ... continue

Saudi Arabian cleric issues fatwa against Mickey Mouse

A Saudi Arabian cleric has issued a fatwa against Mickey Mouse, saying the much loved Disney character must die. Sheikh Muhammad Munajid claimed that Mickey is "one of Satan's soldiers" and that he makes everything he touches impure. According ... continue

Why Celebrities Shouldn’t Lie: Diddy Caught in a Big One

Remember when Diddy was crying about his jet being too expensive and having to fly commercial? It turns out that the jet was actually "his." I love it: "Federal aviation records don't show Diddy as the registered owner ... continue