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5 things women are still banned from doing in Saudi Arabia
5 things women are still banned from doing in Saudi Arabia
The ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia has been lifted.But women are still prohibited from doing many things.An assigned male family member must give a woman permission to open a bank account, own a passport or even leave prison.In recent years some of these rules have been reformed. In some cases women can now work and study without the consent of a male guardian.
Sep 27, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn: Labour on the threshold of power
Jeremy Corbyn: Labour on the threshold of power
The Labour leader spoke at the conference in Brighton on September 27, entering the Brighton Centre to chants of Oh Jeremy Corbyn. The Finsbury Park MP then made a wide ranging speech, touching on the Conservative government, Brexit and US President Donald Trump.
Sep 27, 2017
Ammunition depot explodes in central Ukraine
Ammunition depot explodes in central Ukraine
Explosions at a military ammunition depot in central Ukraine were seen in the early hours of Sept. 27. Blasts also occurred late on Sept. 26 at the military base near Kalynivka in the Vynnytsya region, injuring one person.
Sep 27, 2017
Ammunition depot explodes in central Ukraine
Ammunition depot explodes in central Ukraine
Explosions at a military ammunition depot in central Ukraine were seen in the early hours of Sept. 27. Blasts also occurred late on Sept. 26 at the military base near Kalynivka in the Vynnytsya region, injuring one person.
Sep 27, 2017
Thousands evacuated as Vanuatu Volcano threatens to erupt
Thousands evacuated as Vanuatu Volcano threatens to erupt
More than 6,000 people were moved to emergency shelters on Vanuatus northern island Ambae in the South Pacific as a volcano threatens to erupt, officials said on 26 September. Vanuatu is one of the worlds poorest nations, where locals are almost entirely reliant on food grown in their garden to survive, aid workers said.
Sep 27, 2017
Donald Trump warns North Korea of devastating consequences if US uses military option
Donald Trump warns North Korea of devastating consequences if US uses military option
In the latest addition to a series of threats made against North Korea, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (26 September) said the rogue regime would face devastating consequences if Washington is forced to take military action against it. A military attack was not his preferred option, but the US was well prepared to carry out one, he warned.Speaking at a press conference in Washington along with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, the American leader promised to fix the North Korea mess.
Sep 27, 2017
In a first, Saudi king issues decree allowing women to drive
In a first, Saudi king issues decree allowing women to drive
Saudi Arabias King Salman on Tuesday (26 September) issued a decree allowing women to be given driving licences, reversing the ultraconservative kingdoms longstanding policy. The decree orders a ministerial body be set up to give advice within 30 days and the change will be implemented by June 2018.
Sep 27, 2017
Tajikistan bans crying loudly at funerals
Tajikistan bans crying loudly at funerals
While funerals in Tajikistan can be anything but quiet affairs, Tajikistan people can no longer cry loudly during funerals. They are also forbidden to run after coffins, pull their hair, hire others to howl or wear black.
Sep 27, 2017
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