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Saudi Crown Prince declares move to eradicate Islam extremism
He says in surprise announcement that country is returning to "moderate" Islam
Published Wed, Oct 25, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Riyadh
IT WAS a comment that stunned the people in the room.
At an event on Tuesday in Riyadh meant to highlight the kingdom's influence in the business world, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Saudi Arabia was returning to "moderate" Islam and intended to "eradicate" extremism.
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