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Saudi women drivers; broadband vs GDP; hurricane hierarchy

2 November 2013

9:00 AM

2 November 2013

9:00 AM

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Saudi women took to the wheel in defiance of laws preventing them from driving. Some recent freedoms Saudi women have gained:

— From this year they have been allowed to ride bicycles, although only around parks and recreation facilities and when accompanied by their official male guardian.
— From this year sports have been introduced to girls’ schools for the first time.

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