The United States announces that Iran may take part in talks to end the civil war in Syria and warned of increased military action against the Islamic State.

The crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,177 pilgrims, a new Associated Press tally showed on Monday.

Two million Muslims from around the world arrived in the Mina valley outside the holy city of Makkah.

Saudi Arabia says it is happy with President Obama's assurances that the recent nuclear deal with Iran will not imperil the Gulf states.

More than 100,000 people sign a petition against closure of a beach on the French Riviera to allow Saudi King Salman to holiday in private.

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Saudi Arabia's new king announces a major cabinet reshuffle that puts in place a new generation to succeed him.