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Saudi Arabia: May 7 Marked As Saudi Liberalism Day
globalvoicesonline.org 2 weeks, 1 day agoOn May 7 Saudi liberal activists gathered online to celebrate Saudi Liberalism Day, an initiative to acquire recognition and acceptance for liberal ideas. The gathering had to be online because it is forbidden to organize public meetings in Saudi Arabia. Saudi liberals have been stigmatized for a long time for their progressive views and calls for human rights and democracy in a society that defines itself by its conservatism. They have been heavily attacked by the religiously-dominated ruling class. The gr
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Brotherhood Claims Lead As Egypt Vote Count Begins
seattletimes.nwsource.com 5 days, 9 hours agoThe Muslim Brotherhood has quickly staked a claim for its candidate to advance to a runoff vote, saying its exit polls showed him leading in Egypt's landmark presidential election to succeed ousted leader Hosni Mubarak.


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