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World

After Khashoggi, Saudi prince looks to rebuild image abroad

By Associated Press
November 27, 2018 12:00 AM
FILE -- In this May 20, 2017 file photo, Saudi King Salman presents President Donald Trump with the highest civilian honor, the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the Royal Court Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first trip abroad since the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi will offer an early indication of whether he will face any repercussions. The prince will attend the Group of 20 Summit in Argentina, where he will come face to face with Trump, who appears keen to preserve their friendship, as well as European leaders and Turkey’s president, who has stepped up pressure on the kingdom. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Nation

Things you should know today: 10/18/18

By Jenna Alton
October 18, 2018 12:00 AM
Turkey pledges accountability in Saudi probe; critics wonder
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Nation

Trump says Saudi king denies knowledge of missing journalist

By Associated Press
October 15, 2018 12:00 AM
President Donald Trump said Monday he had spoken with Saudi Arabia's king, who 'denies any knowledge' of what happened to the Saudi journalist who disappeared after entering the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago. Trump said he had dispatched Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the region.
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Nation

Things you should know today: 10/15/18

By Caitlyn Larsen Alldredge
October 15, 2018 12:00 AM
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their 1st child in spring
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Nation

Trump: US investigators looking into missing Saudi writer

By Associated Press
October 11, 2018 12:00 AM
In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi speaks during a press conference in Manama, Bahrain. Turkish claims that Khashoggi, who wrote for The Washington Post, was slain inside a Saudi diplomatic mission in Turkey, has put the Trump administration in a delicate spot with one of its closest Mid-east allies. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)
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Nation

Things you should know today: 10/11/18

By Katie Harris
October 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Trump: US investigators looking into missing Saudi writer
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Local

Saudi Arabian delegates visit BYU to understand interfaith relations

By Camille Baker
September 13, 2017 12:00 AM
Chaplain Linda Walton from the Utah Valley Interfaith Association welcomes the delegates from Saudi Arabia on Sept. 12, 2017. The delegates attended the the interfaith conference to learn how to build interfaith relationships. (Camille Baker)
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Nation

The hajj journey of black Americans 50 years after Malcolm X

October 19, 2015 12:00 AM
In this Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 photo, Imam Suleimaan Hamed, left, speaks to members of the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. Members of the mosque gathered to celebrate a group of pilgrims who will make the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. (Associated Press)
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Healthy Living

BYU students reflect on time spent in Middle East

By Karma Hammouz
October 09, 2015 12:00 AM
Zackery Rowley wears the traditional Arabic scarf, or Kufiya. (Maddi Driggs)
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Religion

Iran blames Saudi Arabia for over 700 killed in hajj crush

September 25, 2015 12:00 AM
MINA, Saudi Arabia — Iran ratcheted up blame on archrival Saudi Arabia on Friday over the disaster at the hajj the previous day that killed more than 700 pilgrims, as Muslims solemnly resumed the final rites of the annual pilgrimage in the kingdom.
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Nation

News Briefs Sept. 8

September 08, 2015 12:00 AM
Silverton, Colo., resident Melanie Bergolc walks along the banks of Cement Creek in Silverton, polluted by mine waste runoff. The focus on a toxic mine spill that fouled rivers in three states shifts to Congress the week of Sept. 7 as lawmakers kick off a series of hearings into how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accidentally unleashed the deluge of poisoned water. (Jon Austria/The Daily Times via AP, File)
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Campus

BYU Model Arab League wins regionals in Denver

By Lucy Schouten
March 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Delegates had to act fast after ISIS invaded Jordan. The delegation from Iraq was frantically trying to block a vote put forward by Syria when word came of the 'crisis.' The crisis simulation was part of the regional Model Arab League competition in Denver March 13–15, where BYU took top honors for the second year in a row.
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World

New Saudi counterterrorism law alarms activists

February 05, 2014 12:00 AM
In this Sunday, Dec. 2013, file photo, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah speaks during a meeting at the Saudi Royal palace. King Abdullah has ratified a new counter-terrorism law which went into effect Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 (Photo Courtesy Associated Press).
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Devotionals and Forums

Devotional speaker counsels: Make a difference here and now

By Nivea Soares Wright
May 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Mike Hunter of the Department Chair of Religion and Family History at the Harold B. Lee Library spoke to students and faculty on Tuesday about the importance of the small things.
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