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Saudi allies act against Iran
Published on 05/01/2016
» DUBAI - Allies of Saudi Arabia followed the kingdom's lead Monday and scaled back diplomatic ties to Iran after the ransacking of Saudi diplomatic missions in the Islamic Republic, violence sparked by the Saudi execution of a prominent Shia cleric.
Middle East tensions boil as Saudi Arabia, allies cut ties with Iran
Published on 04/01/2016
» The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan have joined Saudi Arabia in severing diplomatic ties with Iran in the biggest meltdown in relations between Middle Eastern powers in almost three decades, raising the spectre of deepening conflicts across the volatile region.
Bahrain follows Saudi in cutting ties with Iran
AFP, Published on 04/01/2016
» DUBAI - Bahrain said Monday it is severing diplomatic ties with Iran, a day after its ally Saudi Arabia cut ties with the Islamic republic amid escalating tensions over the execution of a cleric.
Shiite protesters clash with Bahrain police: witnesses
AFP, Published on 03/01/2016
» DUBAI - Police in the Sunni-ruled Gulf state of Bahrain clashed on Sunday with Shiite protesters a day after neighbouring Saudi Arabia executed a leading Shiite cleric, witnesses said.
Saudi execution of Shiite cleric sparks outrage
AFP, Published on 03/01/2016
» TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia's execution Saturday of a prominent Shiite cleric and 46 other men prompted outrage in parts of the Middle East, with Iran warning Riyadh would pay a "high price".
Sheikh Salman's manifesto aims to raise FIFA from 'ashes'
AFP, Published on 31/12/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Bahraini royal Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa, a FIFA presidential hopeful, has launched his campaign for the job with a promise to make the global soccer body rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
Infantino vows FIFA reforms from 'day one'
AFP, Published on 30/11/2015
» GURGAON (INDIA) - UEFA's Gianni Infantino said he would work to clean up FIFA from "day one" if elected leader after an evening of close discussions with his Asian rival Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.
Asia at centre of planned Fifa restructure
AFP, Published on 19/11/2015
» JOHANNESBURG - Tokyo Sexwale, the South African FIFA presidential aspirant, on Wednesday published his manifesto, vowing to revamp the corruption-tainted organisation and grow football in India and China.
Jerome Champagne claims he has Pele FIFA presidency support
AFP, Published on 04/11/2015
» SAO PAULO - FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne claimed in an interview published on Tuesday that he has the backing of Brazil legend Pele.
The seven official FIFA presidential candidates
AFP, Published on 28/10/2015
» PARIS - AFP Sport profiles the seven candidates for the FIFA presidency confirmed by football's governing body on Wednesday: