Saudi battle goes into third day

BBC

At least nine militants are reported to have died in clashes with the Saudi security forces.
The shoot-out has now entered its third day and is one of the largest battles Saudi forces have ever fought against Islamic militants, Saudi officials say.
At least 10 militants are still said to be holding out against security forces in the northern town of al-Ras.

Two top fugitives - Abdulkarim al-Mejjati and Saud Homoud al-Oteibi - are reportedly among the dead.
The two were on a list of 26 suspects wanted by the government, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television has said.
The Interior Ministry has not confirmed that the suspects have been killed.
More than 50 Saudi officers have been injured, though none have died, officials have said.