The Partial Ban on Face-Covering Clothing Act prevents the wearing of veils in public buildings, such as schools and ...

CNN — A "burqa ban" came into force in the Netherlands Thursday, but there are doubts over whether it will be applied in practice. The legislation applies to all face-covering clothing on public ...

Spanish tourist hotspots are weighing up a total ban on burkas and niqabs under a "national security" crackdown. The Balearic ...

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has called for a ban on the burqa and suggested restricting migration from some countries.

Australia’s Parliament descended into turmoil Monday after right-wing populist Sen. Pauline Hanson entered the chamber wearing a burqa, triggering outrage from Muslim lawmakers and forcing proceedings ...

Most women in Morocco, whose King Mohammed VI favours a moderate version of Islam, prefer the hijab headscarf that does not cover the face. "The burqa is not an item of clothing just like any other ...

Hijab, niqab, burka - there are lots of different kinds of coverings worn by Muslim women all over the world. Some women wear a headscarf to cover their head and hair, while others wear a burka or ...