'Change the game': Supermodel Halima Aden reinvents modest fashion
It was a matter of preserving her self-worth and well-being in a fast and loose sector that increasingly clashed with her Muslim values.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Conflicting tan lines: The burkini raises debate in Egypt
Women who wear headscarves or the burkini face discrimination and scorn among some upper-class circles where such dress is seen as backwards and low-class.
Fri Aug 14 2020
Muslim girls must attend mixed swim class - European Rights Court
The ruling by the court was a first on the specific issue of religious beliefs versus school rules where sport is part of obligatory activities.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Gadis Somalia pakai hijab, burkini di pertandingan Ratu Cantik AS
Gadis kelahiran Somalia, Halima Aden menyertai pertandingan Ratu Cantik, Miss Minnesota sebagai satu langkah untuk memecah stereotaip tentang pertandingan ratu cantik.
Tue Nov 29 2016
A French imam's argument for why Islam belongs in France
Tareq Oubrou has become France's leading advocate for an Islam that is progressive, inclusive and, most of all, French.
Mon Sep 05 2016
UN hails suspension of France's burkini ban, slams 'stigmatisation'
The UN welcomed Tuesday a decision by France's highest administrative court to suspend a controversial ban on burkini swimwear.
Tue Aug 30 2016
Five key dates in France's burkini row
In barely a fortnight, a French Riviera mayor's decision to ban burkinis -- full-body swimsuits -- blew up into a major controversy dividing public opinion at home and abroad.
Sat Aug 27 2016
Mahkamah Tinggi Perancis gantung pengharaman burkini
Mahkamah Tinggi Perancis menggantung pengharaman pemakaian burkini yang dilaksanakan di bandar French Riviera, Villeneuve-Loubet.
Fri Aug 26 2016
France's top court suspends burkini ban
France's highest administrative court on Friday suspended a controversial ban on the burkini by a French Riviera town after it was challenged by rights groups.
Fri Aug 26 2016
7 uncomfortable facts about France's burkini controversy
The truth is, the French debate over Islamic clothing has been going on for years.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Nicolas Sarkozy tells comeback rally he would ban burkini across France
Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday he would impose a nationwide ban on burkinis if elected back to the presidency in 2017, positioning himself as a strong defender of French values.
Fri Aug 26 2016
France's highest court to rule Friday on burkini ban
France's highest administrative court will decide Friday whether to overturn the ban on wearing the burkini which has sparked controversy at home and abroad.
Fri Aug 26 2016
While France bans burkinis, Canada welcomes hijabi 'mounties'
Mounties will also be allowed to wear hijabs, in line with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's efforts to welcome people of different faiths into government service.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Kanada tidak akan haramkan burkini - Justin Trudeau
Trudeau tidak setuju pendapat sesetengah pihak yang mahu Kanada laksana peraturan seperti Perancis.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Burkini: Diharamkan di Perancis, namun jualan meningkat di Australia
Kontroversi pengharaman di Perancis itu mencetuskan lebih banyak rasa ingin tahu terhadap burkini, terutamanya daripada golongan wanita bukan Islam.
Tue Aug 23 2016