Friday, August 28, 2009

Saudi prince tells king he’s determined to continue anti-terror campaign after bomb attack

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IYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi state television reports a Saudi prince who was slightly injured by a suicide bomber says he is more determined than ever to pursue the kingdom’s campaign against terrorism.

The comments by Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, assistant interior minister, came during a Friday meeting with King Abdullah.

The prince was targeted by a suicide bomber late Thursday during a gathering of well-wishers for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

It was the first known assassination attempt against a member of the royal family since Saudi Arabia began its crackdown on al-Qaida affiliated militants following the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

The Interior Ministry has spearheaded the kingdom’s crackdown.

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