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Anti-Hijab Activists Deny Iran's Claim Of Abolishing Its Morality Police
Campaigners backing Iran's protest movement on Monday dismissed a claim that the Islamic republic is disbanding its notorious morality police, insisting there was no change to its restrictive dress rules for women.
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Religious Aspects Untouched, Hijab Rule Only For Class: Karnataka To Court
The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the state has not touched any "religious aspect" in the hijab ban row and that the restriction on wearing the Islamic headscarf is limited to the classroom.
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"School Uniform A Reasonable Restriction": 5 Points On Big Hijab Order
The Karnataka High Court today ruled that wearing of Hijab is not an essential religious practice of the Islamic faith. Muslim women students had told the court that wearing the hijab was a fundamental right guaranteed under India's constitution.
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Saudi Reopens Mosques After Over 2 Months With Strict Regulations
Saudi Arabia's mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than two months as the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, eased restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus.
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Saudi Arabia Announces Ramadan Starts Friday Amid Virus Fears
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, has announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday, as Muslims worldwide face unprecedented restrictions to counter coronavirus.
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Allow Women Into Football Stadiums Without Restrictions, FIFA Orders Iran
Iranian women fans are free to enter a football stadium Thursday for the first time in decades, after FIFA threatened to suspend the Islamic republic over its controversial male-only policy.
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China Tightens Screws On Religion, Restricts Religious Content Online
Chinese authorities have drafted sweeping new regulations that would severely restrict religious content online, including images or even descriptions of religious activities from praying and chanting to burning incense.
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"Premature": Interpol Snubs India On Red Corner Notice For Zakir Naik
In a setback to Indian efforts to get controversial televangelist Zakir Naik, Interpol has cancelled New Delhi's request for a red-corner notice against him that could have restricted his international travel. Interpol also told police agencies in different countries to remove information relating to the preacher from its database that it, or India...
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Donald Trump's Executive Order Prompts Google To Recall Staff
Google has recalled its travelling staff members back to the US after an executive order from President Donald Trump restricting entry for nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries, the media reported.
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Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Others Say Curbs on Extremist Online Content Threatens Free Speech
The Global Network Initiative report said government demands to restrict content due to public safety concerns need to be consistent with existing legal frameworks.
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Holidays In Saudi Arabia? The Kingdom's Ambitious Post-Oil Tourism Plan
For most Western readers, a vacation may not be the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the words "Saudi Arabia." The Persian Gulf kingdom certainly doesn't exactly have the elements that most American or European holiday-makers would seek -- the country's harsh interpretation of Islamic law forbids alcohol and places considerable restric...
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Bootleg Liquor Kills 8 in Turkey
Eight people have died in the past four days and another 19 are in critical condition in hospital after drinking bootleg alcohol in Istanbul, Turkish media reports said today.
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Iran's Hassan Rouhani Says Expects Sanctions to Be Lifted By Year-End
President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed on today he expected sanctions on Iran to be lifted by year-end, a week after its clerical supreme leader ordered restrictions that could delay the implementation of Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers.
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Australia Plans Tougher Controls on Teen Terror Suspects
Australia today outlined plans to tighten counter-terrorism laws further, including restricting the movements of suspects as young as 14 in the wake of a deadly attack by a teenager this month.
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Envoys in Bangladesh Limit Movements After Islamic State Claims Attack
Western embassies in Bangladesh have restricted their diplomats' movements amid concern more foreigners might be targeted after an Italian was shot dead in the first attack in the country claimed by Islamic State.
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Anti-Hijab Activists Deny Iran's Claim Of Abolishing Its Morality Police
Campaigners backing Iran's protest movement on Monday dismissed a claim that the Islamic republic is disbanding its notorious morality police, insisting there was no change to its restrictive dress rules for women.
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Religious Aspects Untouched, Hijab Rule Only For Class: Karnataka To Court
The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the state has not touched any "religious aspect" in the hijab ban row and that the restriction on wearing the Islamic headscarf is limited to the classroom.
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"School Uniform A Reasonable Restriction": 5 Points On Big Hijab Order
The Karnataka High Court today ruled that wearing of Hijab is not an essential religious practice of the Islamic faith. Muslim women students had told the court that wearing the hijab was a fundamental right guaranteed under India's constitution.
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Saudi Reopens Mosques After Over 2 Months With Strict Regulations
Saudi Arabia's mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than two months as the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, eased restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus.
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Saudi Arabia Announces Ramadan Starts Friday Amid Virus Fears
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, has announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday, as Muslims worldwide face unprecedented restrictions to counter coronavirus.
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Allow Women Into Football Stadiums Without Restrictions, FIFA Orders Iran
Iranian women fans are free to enter a football stadium Thursday for the first time in decades, after FIFA threatened to suspend the Islamic republic over its controversial male-only policy.
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China Tightens Screws On Religion, Restricts Religious Content Online
Chinese authorities have drafted sweeping new regulations that would severely restrict religious content online, including images or even descriptions of religious activities from praying and chanting to burning incense.
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"Premature": Interpol Snubs India On Red Corner Notice For Zakir Naik
In a setback to Indian efforts to get controversial televangelist Zakir Naik, Interpol has cancelled New Delhi's request for a red-corner notice against him that could have restricted his international travel. Interpol also told police agencies in different countries to remove information relating to the preacher from its database that it, or India...
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Donald Trump's Executive Order Prompts Google To Recall Staff
Google has recalled its travelling staff members back to the US after an executive order from President Donald Trump restricting entry for nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries, the media reported.
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Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Others Say Curbs on Extremist Online Content Threatens Free Speech
The Global Network Initiative report said government demands to restrict content due to public safety concerns need to be consistent with existing legal frameworks.
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Holidays In Saudi Arabia? The Kingdom's Ambitious Post-Oil Tourism Plan
For most Western readers, a vacation may not be the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the words "Saudi Arabia." The Persian Gulf kingdom certainly doesn't exactly have the elements that most American or European holiday-makers would seek -- the country's harsh interpretation of Islamic law forbids alcohol and places considerable restric...
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Bootleg Liquor Kills 8 in Turkey
Eight people have died in the past four days and another 19 are in critical condition in hospital after drinking bootleg alcohol in Istanbul, Turkish media reports said today.
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Iran's Hassan Rouhani Says Expects Sanctions to Be Lifted By Year-End
President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed on today he expected sanctions on Iran to be lifted by year-end, a week after its clerical supreme leader ordered restrictions that could delay the implementation of Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers.
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Australia Plans Tougher Controls on Teen Terror Suspects
Australia today outlined plans to tighten counter-terrorism laws further, including restricting the movements of suspects as young as 14 in the wake of a deadly attack by a teenager this month.
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Envoys in Bangladesh Limit Movements After Islamic State Claims Attack
Western embassies in Bangladesh have restricted their diplomats' movements amid concern more foreigners might be targeted after an Italian was shot dead in the first attack in the country claimed by Islamic State.
