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Key facts about women’s suffrage around the world

A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Soweto in April 1994 for South Africa’s first free and democratic general election. (Brooks Kraft LLC/Sygma via Getty Images)

This year marks the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees women the right to vote. But the United States was hardly the first country to codify women’s suffrage, and barriers to vote persisted for some groups of U.S. women for decades. At least 20 nations preceded the U.S., according to a Pew Research Center analysis of women’s enfranchisement measures in 198 countries and self-administering territories. Today, none of these 198 countries and territories bar women from voting because of their sex; some countries do not hold national elections.

Here is a closer look at the history of women’s suffrage around the world. This analysis focuses on when women in each country won

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Fiat Chrysler Launches Jeep Brand’s New 2021 Cherokee Latitude LUX Model – Quick Facts

(RTTNews) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU) announced Wednesday that its Jeep brand has launched the new 2021 Cherokee Latitude LUX model to deliver consumers a new level of comfort, luxury and safety, combined with unmatched capability in the midsize SUV segment.

The Cherokee Latitude LUX models are now available for sale and order through local Jeep dealers at a Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $30,145 for 4×2 models and $31,645 for 4×4 models (plus $1,495 destination).

The Latitude LUX comes standard with the Jeep brand’s renowned Selec-Terrain traction control system, which allows the driver to choose between five modes for optimal on- and off-road performance. The rear-axle disconnect seamlessly switches between two- and four-wheel drive for full-time torque management and does not require input from the driver.

The midsize sport-utility vehicle joins the Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited and Trailhawk models in the Cherokee lineup. It continues to offer consumers

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Facts To Know About Fashion Jewelry

Fashion jewelry, also known as costume jewelry, is generally any type of jewelry that is made from artificial gemstones and metals. It is one of the most inexpensive and entertaining way to design unique types of jewelries. It can be combined with different types of metals and semi- precious stones.

Interesting Facts of Fashion Jewelry:

Fashion jewelry is made with the use of different types of man made stones and materials. Some of the most common types of stones used for costume jewelry include glass, cubic zirconium, epoxy, rhinestone and so forth.

Cubic zirconia is one of the most widely used stones as it resembles precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. It can instantly attract attention as it exudes a unique sparkling light. Faux pearls are also used to manufacture costume jewelry. Colored glass is another material which is used to make different types of necklaces and … Read More

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