World May 31 Denmark joins some European nations in banning burqa, niqab COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark joined some other European countries in deciding Thursday to ban garments that cover the face, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa. By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press
World Sep 30 ‘Burqa ban’ law signals rightward political turn in Austria A law prohibiting any kind of full-face covering, known popularly as the "Burqa Ban," takes effect Sunday in Austria. By George Jahn, Associated Press
World Mar 15 Amid rise of anti-veil legislation, European high court says employers can now ban headscarf at work Europe’s highest court ruled Tuesday that companies can ban employees from wearing religious garb, including hijabs, in the workplace. The European Court of Justice said that employers banning the visible display of “any political, philosophical or religious sign does not… By Dayana Morales Gomez
Arts Jun 15 Watch Author Husseini Discusses Latest Book Khaled Husseini, author of the best-selling novel "Kite Runner," talks about his latest book, "A Thousand Splendid Suns," which focuses on life for women in Afghanistan.