But let's not rush into things: Wait til 2015, says King Abdullah
(NEWSER) - Good news for the ladies of Saudi Arabia: You can vote and even run for office, Saudi King Abdullah said today in an announcement that many are hailing as major progress for women's rights. Of course, there's a caveat: Abdullah's announcement won't take effect until after this Thursday's elections, so women won't get to take their shiny new rights for a spin until the next elections in 2015, notes the BBC . Still, "women's voices will be heard finally," one advocate tells CNN . More»
