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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman embarks on rehabilitation tour

BEIRUT - His reputation shattered by evidence linking him to the gruesome slaying of a journalist, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has embarked on a rehabilitation tour, brandishing the money, influence and charm that constitute his powerful arsenal.

After a swing through the capitals of regional allies, where he was met with protests in the streets and warm welcomes in the palaces, Mohammed made the biggest splash at last week's G-20 summit of the world's most development countries in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The meeting was a perfect stage for Saudi Arabia's underlying message: To deal

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