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Is Saudi Arabia serious about declaring war against terror?

Hello again. I'm Orman Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

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Saudi Arabia says it's formed a coalition of 34 Muslim nations against ISIS, other terrorist groups, and their violent ideology.

The U.S. was surprised, but calls the announcement welcome.

Pakistan, which was named as a partner, says it wasn't even consulted.

Iran, Syria, and Iraq

weren't included at all, raising questions about the divide between Sunnis and Shiites. Is Saudi Arabia

just responding to Western critics? Diverting attention from warfare in Yemen or making a real

bid for leadership in collective security. Today's talking point, big change in the smoking habits of American teens.

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Hello again, Warren Alney, back with To The Point. Saudi Arabia says it's leading a coalition of 34

Muslim nations in a fight against terror. That's welcome news to the United States, but skeptics are

asking if it's really as good as it sounds. Today's talking point, the annual $50 million

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