Writing a book. When i started the movement, i gave a speech. I was invited to give a speech. People cried to that speech. People gave me two standing ovations. This never happened in the history of that conference. When i came down the stage, this lady came to me and she said, when are we going to read your story . And i thought, who would ever be interested in reading about my insignificant life . But that really sparked the idea of writing this book. Lamb when was that . Alsharif i gave the speech in 2012 and that is when i started writing it. Lamb where did you give the speech and why . Alsharif it was also a Freedom Forum and it was hosted by human rights foundation. It is based in new york and they invite activists from all around the world to tell their stories of standing against tyrants and standing and fighting for human rights. That was in oslo. Lamb lets start from the beginning. Where were you born . Alsharif i am born in mecca in the year of trouble, i call it, which is 1
This . Manal alsharif why . Tough question. I never thought of writing a book. When i started the movement, i gave a speech. I was invited to give a speech. People cried. People gave me two standing ovations. This never happened in the history of that conference. When i came down the stage, this lady came to me and she said, when are we going to read your story . And i thought, who would ever be interested in reading about my insignificant life . But that really sparked the idea of writing this book. Lamb when was that . Alsharif i gave the speech in 2012 and that is when i started writing it. Lamb where did you give the speech and why . Alsharif it was also a Freedom Forum and it was hosted by human rights foundation. It is based in new york and they invite activists from all around the world to tell their stories of standing against tyrants and standing and fighting for human rights. Lamb lets start from the beginning. Where were you born . Alsharif i am born in mecca in the year of
Writing a book. When i started the movement, i gave a speech. I was invited to give a speech. People cried to that speech. People gave me two standing ovations. This never happened in the history of that conference. When i came down the stage, this lady came to me and she said, when are we going to read your story . And i thought, who would ever be interested in reading about my insignificant life . But that really sparked the idea of writing this book. Lamb when was that . Alsharif i gave the speech in 2012 and that is when i started writing it. Lamb where did you give the speech and why . Alsharif it was also a Freedom Forum and it was hosted by human rights foundation. It is based in new york and they invite activists from all around the world to tell their stories of standing against tyrants and standing and fighting for human rights. That was in oslo. Lamb lets start from the beginning. Where were you born . Alsharif i am born in mecca in the year of trouble, i call it, which is 1
Thats a summary of the news, newsday is coming up at midnight. Now on bbc news its time for newsnight. Theresa mays been in switzerland. Most of westminsters on holiday. But tonight the governments brexit position, finally, starts to take shape. In something that looks a lot like the Customs Union, but with britain able to negotiate Free Trade Agreements with the rest of the world. We ask whether the proposed transitional arrangement is possible or even desirable. And finally, two days after the event. Racism is evil. And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs. Including the kkk, neo nazis, White Supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as americans. Trump this evening disavowed the racists but will this be enough to stem the tide of criticism of how he handled events in charlottesville . Also tonight, after one of the most exciting Opening Weekends in its 25 year history, we ask one of the Premier Leagues architects whether
Social change in Saudi Arabia has long been deemed impossible due to the influence of the conservative clerical establishment. But as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman supports new cultural attractions, experts are wondering whether the power of these clerics has diminished. Raihan Ismail, professor of contemporary Islamic studies at Oxford University, spoke to The World's host Carolyn Beeler about what role the clerics play in Saudi society today.