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Saudi Arabia's execution of Shi'ite cleric unleashes anger at home and beyond

Video. Saudi Arabia's execution of Shi'ite cleric unleashes anger at home and beyond

Updated: 03/01/2016 - 5:06 GMT+1

Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shi’ite cleric Nimr al-Nimr has unleashed anger at home and beyond. Dozens took to the streets of Al-Qatif in

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