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Saudi Arabia moves to allow girls to play sports in school | Al Jazeera America - 0 views

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Saudi Arabian authorities have been asked to consider lifting a nationwide ban on sports for girls in schools, according to the official SPA news agency, in a religiously conservative country that included women in its Olympic team for the first time only two years ago.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Saudi Arabian authorities have been asked to consider lifting a nationwide ban on sports for girls in schools, according to the official SPA news agency, in a religiously conservative country that included women in its Olympic team for the first time only two years ago.</div>

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In Saudi Arabia, Shiite Muslims Challenge Ban On Protests - 0 views

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When Arab Spring protests broke out in Saudi Arabia in 2011, the government reacted quickly, pumping $130 billion into the economy and cracking down on dissent. While this approach has worked in some cities, the Shiite Muslims in the Eastern Province continued to demonstrate.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When Arab Spring protests broke out in Saudi Arabia in 2011, the government reacted quickly, pumping $130 billion into the economy and cracking down on dissent. While this approach has worked in some cities, the Shiite Muslims in the Eastern Province continued to demonstrate.</div>

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As Oil Prices Fall, Who Wins And Who Loses? - 0 views

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This is one likely reason the Saudis have been willing to pump oil at high levels even though that's contributing to low prices. The Saudis publicly cite a business motive, saying they want to maintain their current share of the oil market. But the Saudis are also well aware that low prices mean less money for archrival Iran.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is one likely reason the Saudis have been willing to pump oil at high levels even though that's contributing to low prices. The Saudis publicly cite a business motive, saying they want to maintain their current share of the oil market. But the Saudis are also well aware that low prices mean less money for archrival Iran.</div>

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For The Saudis, A Smooth Succession At A Difficult Moment - 0 views

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For the sixth time since Saudi Arabia's founder, Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, died in 1953, one of his sons has ascended to the throne, and it took place Friday without a hitch. When King Abdullah died early Friday at age 90, his half-brother, Salman, was named the new monarch within an hour.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For the sixth time since Saudi Arabia's founder, Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, died in 1953, one of his sons has ascended to the throne, and it took place Friday without a hitch. When King Abdullah died early Friday at age 90, his half-brother, Salman, was named the new monarch within an hour.</div>

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What Will New King Mean For Women In Saudi Arabia? - 0 views

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dentist and Saudi writer best known for her novel, Girls of Riyadh. She talks about how women's rights changed and expectations for the new king. MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: We heard Scott say that under the late Saudi King Abdullah there were baby steps taken toward improving women's rights.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">dentist and Saudi writer best known for her novel, Girls of Riyadh. She talks about how women's rights changed and expectations for the new king. MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: We heard Scott say that under the late Saudi King Abdullah there were baby steps taken toward improving women's rights.</div>

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Saudi King Abdullah, Who Laid Foundation For Reform, Dies - 0 views

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King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia has died. He was 90 and had been hospitalized for a lung infection. Abdullah was born before Saudi Arabia was even a country. It was the early 1920s, and his father, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, set out to conquer the tribes of the Arabian Peninsula.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia has died. He was 90 and had been hospitalized for a lung infection. Abdullah was born before Saudi Arabia was even a country. It was the early 1920s, and his father, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, set out to conquer the tribes of the Arabian Peninsula.</div>

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Obama Meets New Saudi King, Balancing Human Rights, U.S. Interests - 0 views

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President Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia today to meet newly crowned King Salman and said in an interview that the U.S. needs to balance its concerns about Saudi human rights with "immediate concerns" such as counterterrorism and regional stability.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">President Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia today to meet newly crowned King Salman and said in an interview that the U.S. needs to balance its concerns about Saudi human rights with "immediate concerns" such as counterterrorism and regional stability.</div>

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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Dies; Witnessed A New Era - 0 views

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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has died. The health of Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud had previously been the subject of rumors; word emerged earlier this month that he was indeed ill with a lung infection. Abdullah was 90 years old. He ruled Saudi Arabia for nearly 10 years, having assumed the throne after his brother King Fahd died in 2005.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has died. The health of Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud had previously been the subject of rumors; word emerged earlier this month that he was indeed ill with a lung infection. Abdullah was 90 years old. He ruled Saudi Arabia for nearly 10 years, having assumed the throne after his brother King Fahd died in 2005.</div>

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Saudi Girls Can Now Take Gym Class, But Not Everyone Is Happy - 1 views

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When it comes to females and sports, Saudi Arabia is starting to change. Saudi Arabia sent its first female competitors to the Olympics in 2012, after years of sending only men. The public schools, like many institutions, are segregated by gender, and only boys have been allowed to play sports.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When it comes to females and sports, Saudi Arabia is starting to change. Saudi Arabia sent its first female competitors to the Olympics in 2012, after years of sending only men. The public schools, like many institutions, are segregated by gender, and only boys have been allowed to play sports.</div>

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Why Saudis are ardent social media fans - 1 views

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ON MARCH 18th, at an Arab media get-together, Twitter announced that it will open an office in Dubai. Saudi Arabia is well-known by their use of the social media. This article has explain in depth why is this.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ON MARCH 18th, at an Arab media get-together, Twitter announced that it will open an office in Dubai. Saudi Arabia is well-known by their use of the social media. This article has explain in depth why is this.</div>

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