Thursday, June 29

Kuwaiti Women Vote For The First Time

Even the 117º weather couldn't keep the Kuwaiti women from standing in line to vote for the first time in legislative elections.

(AFP/Yahoo)"Today women have won by coming and voting, and I believe this is an important success for women," Sheikh Jaber said Thursday, without giving figures.
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Women voters represent 57 percent of the 340,000-strong electorate.
Now if only Saudi Arabia started to recognize women, but you'll never hear anyone say anything about Saudi Arabia because they are our friend!