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Saudi Sentenced For TV Sex Talk to 5 Years, 1,000 Lashes

Omar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:43:50 +0000

Mr Abdul-Jawad appeared on a Lebanese chat show, Bold Red Line, in July. In the programme, which could be seen by TV viewers in ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia, he described how he first had sex when he was 14 and showed off sex toys before discussing his exploits with other men.

His lawyer, Sulaiman al-Jumeii, said he plans to appeal against the Riyadh court’s ruling and is confident the sentence against his client, which includes a ban on travel and talking to the media for five years after his release, will be revoked.

Adulterous Saudi Princess Granted British Asylum

Omar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:16:49 +0000

A Saudi Arabian princess who had an illegitimate child with a British man has secretly been granted asylum in this country after she claimed she would face the death penalty if she were forced to return home. The young woman, who has been granted anonymity by the courts, won her claim for refugee status after telling a judge that her adulterous affair made her liable to death by stoning.

Her case is one of a small number of claims for asylum brought by citizens of Saudi Arabia which are not openly acknowledged by either government. British diplomats believe that to do so would in effect be to highlight the persecution of women in Saudi Arabia, which would be viewed as open criticism of the House of Saud and lead to embarrassing publicity for both governments.

Is Cheaper Oil A Good Thing?

Omar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:12:15 +0000

How far can it fall? People have been anxiously wondering as they watch the plunging stock market. But increasingly the same question is being asked about another crucial figure: the price of oil. It has plummeted nearly 40% in just three months,...

Is it the time for A Jihad for love?

Omar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:46:48 +0000

Looking at the current world affairs, one would notice that homosexuality is gaining moral ground each day. It happens at the same time where Islam is losing moral ground due to some fanatic extremists who took over custody of the religion and...