April 29, 2019 10:10 pm
Following the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, Sri Lanka has banned the covering of faces under Emergency regulations. A short history of the veil
October 01, 2014 10:14 am
"It is perfectly appropriate that in certain circumstances people be required to show their face," said Tony Abbott.
September 19, 2013 12:08 pm
A quick look at different regulations and restrictions imposed on the Muslim veil by different countries.
September 22, 2011 3:24 pm
A Frenchwoman,who wears an Islamic face veil,has announced she wants to run for president.
July 10, 2011 11:55 am
Under proposed new law,Muslim women would have to remove veils and show their faces to cops.
May 26, 2011 9:26 am
Belgium will soon become the second country in Europe to ban the burqa in public places.
April 11, 2011 8:21 am
Home to Europe's biggest Muslim population,France is first to ban full-face veils in public places.
November 09, 2010 3:42 pm
Pop legend Michael Jackson's daughter says she "appreciated" her father's decision to make his children wear veils in public,but was not always comfortable in them.
July 19, 2010 3:09 am
Spanish government favours barring the wearing of burqas in government buildings.
July 12, 2010 4:49 pm
French lawmakers will vote on a bill on Tuesday,which will see women fined 150 euros if they wear full veil.