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World Service,01 Oct 1998,27 mins

Iran Distanced from Salmon Rushdie Fatwa

Focus on Faith

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Iran distances itself from the fatwa on British author Salmon Rushdie. His book, The Satan Verses, enraged Muslims worldwide and there are fears Iran's latest move will only reignite the controversy. Also on the programme, America's Amish collide with modern times and a new Saint for Croatia - but not everyone's happy.

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