Report: Saudi Arabia to End 75-Year Ban on Women Drivers

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Government officials in Saudi Arabia have confirmed a landmark decision to give women the right to drive in that country. The move would see an end to more than 75 years of curtailing women drivers, though its being characterized by some as a way to “forestall campaigns for greater freedom by women.

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southern

Hopefully, the ladies will continue to get more rights. Incremental reform is good......as long as it keeps incrementing.

Scratch

In other news, in an effort to help lower worldwide fuel prices, the UN unveiled a new partnership with the Saudis, dubbed the "Oil for Women Drivers Jokes" program.

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