57 Saudi men arrested for flirting with women

Saudi Arabia began interrogating 57 men today who were arrested for flirting with women in front of a shopping mall in the holy city of Mecca, a local newspaper reported.

The country's religious police arrested the men Thursday night for behaviour that also allegedly included dancing to pop music blaring from their cars and wearing improper clothing, reported the Okaz newspaper, which is deemed to be close to the government.