British MP says he won`t meet veiled Muslim women

Last Updated: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 18:03

A Conservative MP has drawn flak from Muslims in Britain for saying he will refuse to meet women wearing the full Islamic dress in his constituency unless they lift their veil.

US reiterates disagreement with France over veil ban

Last Updated: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 13:11

France`s lower house of Parliament has approved a ban on Islamic veils.

French Parliament set to vote on veil ban

Last Updated: Monday, July 12, 2010, 19:09

As France`s Parliament debates whether to ban burqa-like Muslim veils, one lawmaker compares them to muzzles, or "walking coffins". Another proclaims that women who wear them must be liberated, even against their will.

French Parliament opens debate on veil ban

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:32

The French parliament late Tuesday began debating a proposed law to ban veiling of faces in public, a controversial move aimed mainly at traditional dress worn by some Muslim women.

Spanish city plans Islamic veil ban

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 09:22

Barcelona could be 1st large city in Spain to ban veil in public buildings.

Don’t feel hurt by veil ban: Sarkozy to Muslims

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 11:00

French cabinet has approved a draft law to bar veil from public areas.

Women protest as French Cabinet gets veil ban bill

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 09:27

"Citizenship should be experienced with an uncovered face," said Sarkozy.

French cabinet approves burqa ban law

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 19:44

The French cabinet approved a draft law to ban the Muslim full-face veil from public spaces.

European Muslims criticise veil ban plans

Last Updated: Monday, May 17, 2010, 11:53

Veil bans are being considered in Belgium and France.

French parliament moves closer to veil ban

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 23:18

French lawmakers will vote on a resolution on Tuesday condemning the full-face Islamic veil as an affront to the nation`s values, setting the stage for a new law banning the burqa.

Deoband seminary opposes veil ban

Last Updated: Monday, May 3, 2010, 14:10

Deoband seminary has appealed to Islamic nations to oppose the veil ban in some European states.

Belgium`s Muslims lash out at ban on Islamic veil

Last Updated: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 10:28

Muslims in Belgium hit out at a looming public ban on the full-face Islamic veil, saying claims it was being introduced for security reasons were simply an excuse to crack down.