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Saudi protesters condemn execution of Nimr

Sunday, 03 January 2016 5:30 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 03 January 2016 5:30 AM ]

Shia Muslims protest execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr in the Qatif region of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on January 2, 2016.

1. The execution of outspoken dissident Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia sparks protests in several countries, including the kingdom’s Eastern Province.

2. Worldwide condemnations pour in after news of the execution of top Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr.

3. At least seven people are killed in fresh Saudi airstrikes on residential areas in Yemen’s Sa’ada province hours after Riyadh officially ended a much-violated ceasefire.

4. Israel threatens Palestinians with further crackdown following Friday’s shooting incident in Tel Aviv. At least 144 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since last October.

5. Iran’s defense minister says Tehran’s missile power has never been, and will never be the subject of negotiations with the West.

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