Burqa
Swiss 'burqa ban' to take effect from Jan. 1
The ban does not apply to planes or in diplomatic and consular premises, and faces may also be covered in places of worship and other sacred sites, the government said.
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Canada's Quebec province to ban face coverings in public sector
Debate has largely focused on the niqab worn by some Muslim women, which covers everything but the eyes.
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."
Hate graffiti spray-painted on mosque in W. Bank
Mosque spray painted with slogans including "price tag" and "Yitzhar," the illegal outpost where IDF razed 2 buildings.
Vandals 'insult' Muhammad in 'price-tag' attack
Mosque spray painted with slogans including "price tag" and "Yitzhar," the illegal outpost where IDF razed 2 buildings.
Tearing the fabric of material speech
Like some Western governments, several Muslim states forbid Islamic dress in universities and official buildings.
Australia may allow burka in court
Witness in fraud trial has sparked nationwide interest.
MKs discuss France-like burka ban
Bill presented to Knesset regarded as unlikely to become law.
Belgium set to ban burqa in July
Neighboring France and the Netherlands may also outlaw attire that is viewed by many in Western European societies as demeaning to women.
French PM asks government body to study burqa law
Parliamentary committee has recommended forbidding face-covering veils in public services.
Muslim woman presses French panel for burqa ban
Sihem Habchi appears as first witness before newly created parliamentary group studying Islamic clothing.