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Angela Merkel Wants to Ban Full-Face Veils in Germany
"The full veil is not appropriate here, it should be forbidden wherever that is legally possible. It does not belong to us."
We Asked British Muslims How They Feel About a Burqa Ban
A recent YouGov poll put British public support for a burqa ban at 57 percent.
France's burkini ban is gone — for now
While the national debate on banning the modest swimwear is far from over, a top administrative court has struck down the controversial ban.
Burkas may be banned from public places in Germany
"We reject the full veil — not just the burka but the other forms of full veil where only the eyes are visible," said Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere on Friday.
Canberra's Reclaim Australia Rally Was Small on Numbers but Big on Signs
We went to the Reclaim Australia protest in Canberra
The Battle Over a Face-Covering Ban at Canadian Citizenship Ceremonies Is Boiling Over
The federal government is doing everything it can to keep its policy that forbids new Canadians from covering their faces while taking their citizenship oath.
Canada Wants Muslim Women to Take Off Their Face Coverings for Citizenship Oath
Lawyers for the Canadian government will be in court tomorrow fighting to uphold a policy that requires new Canadians remove their face-covering veils while taking their oath of citizenship.
South Niger Outlaws Burqa Amid Fears of Boko Haram Suicide Attacks
Islamist militants have multiplied deadly attacks in the region, often using women and girls concealing explosives under the religious veil.
Should Religion Stay Out of Politics? - The People Speak
In this episode of 'The People Speak,' VICE News traveled around the world to ask people about the role of church in state.
Tony Abbott Backflips on Australian Parliament's 'BurkaBox'
Australia's Prime Minister reportedly moved to strike a rule that would segregate visitors wearing facial coverings at Parliament House to a glass-enclosed gallery.