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The executions of seven Saudis sentenced to death by crucifixion and firing squad have been postponed for a week.A Saudi security official said King Abdullah would review the sentences. He met families of the seven on Sunday.The official said the ruler of the south-western province of Asir, Prince Faisal bin Abdel Aziz, had ordered the postponement.The seven were juveniles at the time they were arrested for armed robbery, a capital offence in Saudi Arabia. One told Associated Press by telephone from prison that they were tortured to force them to confess and denied access to lawyers.Hu stanley cup man rights groups had called on the Saudi government to cancel the executions.Explore more on these topicsSaudi ArabiaMiddle East and north AfricaHuman rightsnewsShareReuse this contentMost viewedMost viewedWorldUS politicsUKClimate crisisMiddle EastUkrai stanley cup neEnvironmentScienceGlobal developmentFootballTechBusiness stanley deutschland Obituaries