Free Republic 3rd Qtr 2025 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $15,511
19%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 19%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: takingtoysaway

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • Saudi Arabia bans cuddly toys

    12/17/2003 10:59:03 AM PST · by Alouette · 60 replies · 804+ views
    Jerusalem Post ^ | Dec. 17, 2003
    Saudi Arabia has banned the importation of female dolls and teddy bears, giving merchants three months to dispose of such stock, a state-guided newspaper reported Wednesday. Interior Minister Prince Nayef ordered the ban which was relayed around the country by the national Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Al-Riyadh said. The daily gave no reason for the ban, which could not be confirmed with government officials Wednesday. The ban singled out stuffed-animal toys and dolls of brides. It made no mention of male dolls and it was not clear if these were banned as well. The order also prohibited the importation...