Another example of the compassionate nature of Islam as Saudi Court Condemns Editor to 600 Lashes But With Breaks

'He'll probably survive the whipping only because it comes in four sessions with planned hospitalizations in between. '

The whipping is 600 lashes to be administered 150 in each of four sessions with a hospital visit after each session. How compassionate...

More here, if you've the stomach for it http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-12/saudi-court-condemns-editor-to-600-lashes-with-breaks.html

Don't expect much coverage on the BBC as there's no evil Israel angle to exploit.