Barbie Deemed Threat to Saudi Morality

(AP/Yahoo) - Saudi Arabia's religious police have declared Barbie dolls a threat to morality, complaining that the revealing clothes of the "Jewish" toy - already banned in the kingdom - are offensive to Islam. Other banned items included Valentine's Day gifts and clothing with logos that include a cross. Women in Saudi Arabia must cover themselves from head to toe with a black cloak in public.


2003-09-11 00:00:00

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