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Women in Belgium risk a maximum fine of EUR 150 if they wear a full-face veil in public.
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The Powerhouse Museum will open its new exhibition featuring Sydney-based fashion brands that have “modernised modest dressing”.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 13:35
In April last year, France became the first European country to ban people from concealing their faces in public in any manner.
Last Updated: Saturday, December 31, 2011, 16:10
France was the first country in Europe to outlaw Muslim headgear that hides the face.
Last Updated: Friday, December 23, 2011, 22:04
A muslim in France has been jailed after he punched a nurse who tried to remove his wife`s veil during childbirth.
Last Updated: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 10:22
New Canadians will have to remove any face coverings, such as the Islamic niqab or burqa, while they take the oath of citizenship, the country`s immigration minister said Tuesday.
Last Updated: Friday, October 28, 2011, 12:15
France in April became the first country in Europe to apply a ban on the wearing of full-face coverings.
Last Updated: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 22:28
Switzerland is now on its way to become the fourth country in Europe to impose a ban on burqa.
Last Updated: Thursday, September 22, 2011, 13:05
Kenza Drider is among a group of women mounting an attack on the law that has banned Muslim face veils.
Last Updated: Friday, September 16, 2011, 19:43
The Dutch PM says the government has drawn up legislation to ban face-covering veils such as the burqa worn by some Muslim women.
Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 13:13
An editorial said the terrorists make no distinction between men, women, or children.
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 00:43
A draft law banning women from wearing veils was approved in Italy.
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