Saudi Arabia blocks Facebook, says content 'crossed a line'

An unnamed official with Saudi Arabia's communications authority says it has blocked Facebook because the popular social networking website doesn't conform with the kingdom's conservative values. The official says Saudi's Communications and Information Technology Commission blocked the site Nov 13 and an error message shows up when Internet users try to access it. He says Facebook's content had "crossed a line" with the kingdom's conservative morals, but that blocking the site is a temporary measure. Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islam and religious leaders have strong influence over policy making and social mores.