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The girl at the center of a child marriage dispute in Saudi Arabia has unexpectedly withdrawn her petition for divorce.
The 12-year-old told the court in Buraidah, in Al-Qasim province, that her marriage to an 80-year-old man had her agreement, the news website Okaz reported.
“I agree to the marriage. I have no objection. This is in filial respect to my father and obedience to his wish,” she said despite earlier objections from her mother.
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It’s the daily trade of the television output editor, chopping what doesn’t meet the grade to maintain the daily news agenda in a time sensitive schedule.
But now an Arabic language channel in the Gulf might have to rethink its editorial chain of command after a court in Dubai slapped down a $27,000 fine for not broadcasting an interview it recorded with a Saud royal.
The decision inflicted ‘emotional, moral and social damage on the prince’s status as a royal,’ according to his lawyer.
