The bombing of Arabia
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Saudi Arabia is anxious to blame foreigners for the bombing of the US air base, but is was most likely perpetrated by Sunnis in revenge for the beheading of four men responsible for a Nov 1995 bombing. Those condemned men issued seemingly coerced confessions blaming foreign influences.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Closing in on King Fahd: Saudi Arabia
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A coalition of academics, religious scholars, and other conservatives has petitioned Saudi King Fahd to move toward an Islamic theocracy. The coalition advocates further restrictions on women's rights, a military buildup, and more authority for the ulema.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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King's progress: Saudi Arabia
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The changes to the Saudi Arabian constitution decreed by King Fahd on Mar 1, 1992 represent a step away from absolute monarchy towards a more consultative system of government. A body of 61 men will be appointed to oversee government policy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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