Originally published Friday, January 11, 2013 at 4:54 AM
Saudi king grants women seats on advisory council
The Saudi king has granted women seats on the country's top advisory council for the first time.
The Associated Press
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia —
The Saudi king has granted women seats on the country's top advisory council for the first time.
Saudi Arabia's official news agency said Friday that King Abdullah issued a royal decree granting women seats on the 150-member Shura Council. The council has the authority to review laws but can't propose or veto legislation.
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