Gulf states hit back at Sept. 11 Saudi lawsuit legislation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A group of six Gulf Arab countries expressed “deep concern” Monday over a bill passed by the U.S. Congress that would allow families of Sept. 11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia over the attacks. The head of the Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council, Abdullatif al-Zayani, said in … Continue reading →

National

On Sept. 11 anniversary, appeals to remember as time passes

Posted on 09/11/15 by bmkenny12

NEW YORK (AP) — Relatives of Sept. 11 victims marked the anniversary of the terror attacks Friday at ground zero with grief, gratitude and appeals to keep the toll front of mind after the passage of 14 years. Over 1,000 people — fewer than thronged the observance in its early years — gathered for what … Continue reading →

Middle East

IS claims suicide bombing on Shiite mosque in Saudi, 4 dead

Posted on 05/31/15 by jdbell73305

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A suicide bomber disguised as a woman blew himself up in the parking lot of a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers, killing four people in the second such attack in as many weeks claimed by the Islamic State group. The latest attack and a suicide bombing at a Shiite … Continue reading →