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World News World News Issues People & Places World News in Photos From Bridget Johnson, your Guide to World News Over the years, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has taken steps toward liberalization in the extremely conservative Salafi kingdom, particularly in the area of women's rights. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, where women take co-ed classes, can drive on campus and don't have to wear veils, opened in 2009 and reaped the ire of many clerics. ...Read more Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia Much attention has been drawn to the plight of women in Saudi Arabia thanks to both social media campaigns waged in order to attain greater rights and by King Abdullah's efforts to buck the more conservative religious elements by incrementally allowing women more rights. But what is women's place in Saudi society as deemed by law and custom? ...Read more See More About:  saudi arabia  women's rights  women and islam Profile: King Abdullah The king of Saudi Arabia, formally known as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques (Mecca and Medina), Abdullah is also prime minister and commander of the National Guard. ... Read more See More About:  kings  abdullah  islam Putin as President for 12 More Years? Many Russia-watchers greeted the news of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's planned return to the presidency with a big "told you so" ... Read more OPINION: Vladimir Putin, Macho Man Vladimir Putin has a message for not just Russia, but the world: He's a man's man. He's a populist hipster. He's a photo-op force to be reckoned with. ...Read more See More About:  vladimir putin  russia  dmitry medvedev World News Ads Grants Women Grants for Women Women Right Movement Women to Women Featured Articles Russia Vladimir Putin Dmitry Medvedev Mahmoud Abbas Terrorist Attacks on Russia Mahmoud Ahmadinejad   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Bridget Johnson World News Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About World News newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads World's Worst Air Show Crashes Nicolas Sarkozy Syria: Home of the Brave China's Military Might Freedom Fighters Advertisement