Burka
Five years after Taliban takeover, Afghan women remain trapped in deepening rights crisis
The Afghan women who spoke to The Media Line said that words could hardly capture the hardships they have endured in exile, while their loved ones continue to face difficult conditions back home.
Portugal's parliament approves far-right party's bill to ban burkas
French court overturns burkini ban on Rivera beaches
Don’t ban the burka in Denmark - opinion
Dutch bus driver calls police on niqab-wearer who refused to get off
The driver reportedly asked the woman several times to remove her veil or get off the bus. When she refused to do so, the driver called the police.
Amsterdam councilor dons yellow burka for Pride parade
The stunt was in response to a new law by the Dutch government that came into effect last week, which banned the wearing of face-covering garments such as a burka or niqab in public institutions.
Women protest in response to ban of burka swimsuits in France
What began as a burkini ban within a single resort quickly spread across the rest of the state to country clubs, public and private pools alike.
Bar Refaeli appears burka-clad in new advertisements
The supermodel is launching a campaign for fashion brand Hoodies: 'Freedom is Basic.'
Denmark set to become next European country to ban burqas
Full and partial face veils such as burqas and niqabs divide opinion across Europe.
Burka ban goes into effect in Austria
"Acceptance and respect of Austrian values are basic conditions for successful cohabitation between the majority Austrian population and people from third countries living in Austria."
The circumcision dilemma
There is a new awareness of the ideals that underlie Europe’s libertarian societies and the need to defend them.
Purim party, Tel Aviv style
God only knows what connection zombies have with the Jewish people’s vindication back in Persia.
'Dutch burka ban would only affect 100 women'
"Banning veil might make it more popular,” says Elatik, an Amsterdam-born practicing Muslim of Moroccan descent.
French court hands down first 'burka ban' fines
Two Muslim women fined for wearing veils in public, pledge to appeal ruling; violators of law liable to fine of up to 150 euros, citizenship lessons.