1. List the who, what, where and when of the news report.

2. a) Who was arrested?
b) For what reason were they arrested?
c) What details are known about the alleged plot?

3. What potential punishment do the men face?

4. All positions in the Saudi government are filled by members of the royal family of al Saud. Prince Ahmed and MBN had both been minister of the interior, which is a powerful position. Why have they been stripped of their governmental power over the last few years?

5. For what actions has the crown prince come to be viewed in a negative light by Western leaders (after having initially been seen as enacting modern reforms?