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World Service,05 Jun 2004,25 mins

Al Qaeda violence in Saudi Arabia

Reporting Religion

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Exploring the part religion plays in the dynamics of Saudi life and why Al Qaeda objects to the Saudi understanding of Islam. Also on the programme: a new start for women labelled as witches in Ghana; why Iranian satirical film The Lizard has angered the country's clergy and Canadian Anglican Primate Andrew Hutchison talks about blessing same sex partnerships.

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