Saudi Arabia applies strict Shari'a law by publicly...
Saudi Arabia applies strict Shari'a law by publicly beheading convicted murderers, rapists, drug smugglers and other criminals, though a victim's immediate family can accept financial compensation, known as "blood money," and spare the life of a convicted
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Saudi Arabia applies strict Shari'a law by publicly beheading convicted murderers, rapists, drug smugglers and other criminals, though a victim's immediate family can accept financial compensation, known as "blood money," and spare the life of a convicted murderer.
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