Person: Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr

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How the Saudi king benefits from turbulent cleric’s execution

The decision to execute Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr may have been more of a warning to settle unrest within Saudi borders, than a message to Iran, writes Peter Van Buren

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

Saudi Arabia ‘can’t cover up cleric execution’ says Hassan Rouhani

Iran’s president has said that Saudi Arabia cannot “cover up” its crime of executing a leading Shi’ite cleric by severing diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2016

Saudi Arabia breaks off diplomatic ties with Iran

Saudi Arabia says it has broken off diplomatic ties with Iran, amid a row over the Saudi execution of a prominent Shi’ite Muslim cleric.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Person: Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr

How the Saudi king benefits from turbulent cleric’s execution

Saudi Arabia ‘can’t cover up cleric execution’ says Hassan Rouhani

Saudi Arabia breaks off diplomatic ties with Iran

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Person: Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr

How the Saudi king benefits from turbulent cleric’s execution

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