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Saudi Arabia, human rights and public persuasion. Hello again. I'm Armin Alney, and this is

To the Point from Public Radio International. A daily look at the issues Americans get about most. Saudi Arabia's justice system features public beheadings, hangings,

and floggings, which to western eyes, are violations of human rights. But the kingdom is so

important to defense contractors, intelligence agents, and stability in the Middle East,

that Western governments usually don't say a word.

Now, rare public criticism has outraged the Saudi royal family and British leaders are struggling

for damage control. Should recent incidents cause the U.S. to be heard from? Or would complaints

fall on deaf ears? Today's talking point, a potential breakthrough in the treatment of cancer. First,

here's the news.

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Hello again, Warren Alney, back with To the Point.

Headlines around the world are predicting that a young political protester is about to be publicly beheaded and crucified in Saudi Arabia.

Rare public criticism in Britain has outraged the Saudi royal family and threatened business relations with the UK.

So far, the Obama administration is maintaining its silence.

Today's talking point, the FDA has approved a new method for treating skin cancer

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