Saudi Arabia: Unveiled women anger Saudi cleric
Source:
BBC Saudi Arabia's highest religious authority has issued a stern rebuke to women who appeared at a conference unveiled in the presence of men.
Website Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3415757.stm
Submitted on Thu, 01/22/2004 - 01:00
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