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Burkini debate distant in Turkey as Islamic fashion booms
The model adjusts her clothing, stares at the camera with a hint of a smile, holds her head high and the photographer starts snapping.
Coexistence in harmony
It is pleasing that there were massive reactions to the ugly attack experienced by nurse Ayşegül Terzi because of what she was wearing… This shows that, in our society, the culture of coexistence and diversity is developing now even though it is not yet adequate.
Whether or not the attacker is schizophrenic is for the Forensic Medicine Institute to determine.
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Muslim hijab takes centre stage at NYC Fashion Week (photos)
Muslim fashion designer Anniesa Hasibuan made history, as the models presenting her fashion line on the runway at New York Fashion Week wore the traditional Islamic head cover known as hijab. The 28-year-old designer from Indonesia wrote on her instagram page after the show: ‘Muslims from all over the world and all you, beautiful people, thank you for your support’.
Police chief suspended upon PM's order for handcuffing women
A provincial police chief has been suspended for the handcuffing of female suspects wearing headscarves during raids launched as part of probes into the alleged "parallel structure," as Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu ordered an investigation into recent incidents in which police officers' mistreatment of people have sparked outrage.
Police chief suspended for handcuffing headscarved women upon PM's order
A provincial police chief has been suspended for the handcuffing of female suspects wearing headscarves during raids launched as part of probes into the alleged "parallel structure," as Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu ordered an investigation into recent incidents in which police officers' mistreatment of people have sparked outrage.
What do women want?
Once again the critical vote in this election will be women?s vote. For more than a decade, President Tayyip Erdo?an has dominated the female electorate with his charisma, oratory and his personal appeal for women?s financial troubles. Now, for the first time, he may actually have a rival.
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Iran's Rouhani says not for police to enforce Islam
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said May 4 it was not up to the country's police to deliver Islamic guidance, distancing himself from efforts to involve law enforcement in religion.
Court clears lifting of headscarf ban in Turkey's secondary schools
The Council of State has refused an appeal for a stay of execution of an Education Ministry circular allowing the wearing of headscarves at secondary schools in Turkey.
Tension outside Athens Economic University
A group of young people wearing balaclavas set fire earlier today to seven garbage bins outside the Athens University of Economic and Business.
Police forces have arrived at the area along with two fire trucks. However, no arrests have been made so far.
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German court says Muslim teachers can wear headscarf unless disruptive
Germany's top court said Friday that Muslim teachers can wear the Islamic headscarf in class as long as it doesn't disrupt school activities, in a ruling likely to revive emotional debate.