Egyptian husbands will soon be legally allowed to have sex with their dead wives

But don't worry...it's only for for up to six hours after their death.

The controversial new law is part of a raft of measures being introduced by the Islamist-dominated parliament. It will also see the minimum age of marriage lowered to 14 and the ridding of women's rights of getting education and employment.

Thanks, Obama, for helping out with that Arab Spring thing. Can't wait for your next brilliant idea.