Gulf nations ask streaming giant Netflix to remove ''offensive'' videos

Gulf Arab countries have asked Netflix to remove offensive content on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian.

A joint statement issued on behalf of a committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council made the request, saying the unspecified programs contradict Islamic and societal values ??and principles.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates each published the statement via their respective governments as well. They, along with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, make up the six-nation council.

While the statement didn't elaborate, Saudi state television also aired video of an interview it conducted with a woman identified as a behavioral consultant who described Netflix as being an official sponsor of homosexuality.

It aired footage at the same time of a cartoon that had two women embrace, though the footage was blurred out.

Saudi state television also aired a segment suggesting Netflix could be banned in the kingdom over that ...