Saudi king gives women right to vote for first time in 2015

News Alert: AP: Saudi king gives women right to vote for first time in 2015
September 25, 2011 9:50:36 AM
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi King Abdullah has given the kingdom's women the right to vote for first time in nationwide local elections, due in 2015.

The king said in an annual speech on Sunday before his advisory assembly, or Shura Council, that Saudi women will be able to run and cast ballots in the 2015 municipal elections.

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---------------------------------------- News Alert: AP: Saudi king gives women right to vote for first time in 2015 September 25, 2011 9:50:36 AM ---------------------------------------- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi King Abdullah has given the kingdom's women the right to vote for first time in nationwide local elections, due in 2015. The king said in an annual speech on Sunday before his advisory assembly, or Shura Council, that Saudi women will be able to run and cast ballots in the 2015 municipal elections. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/2GZNC0/A7EL5L/9K95US/SK2VGX/WFIBU/28/h For more information, visit washingtonpost.com ****************************** Advertisement: Get The Washington Post app for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch: http://itunes.com/apps/thewashingtonpost ****************************** Get breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Text ALERTS to 98999. To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- © 2011The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071