'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
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
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
'Burkini' bans good for sales: Australian designer
Burkini bans in France have boosted sales and interest in the full-bodied Islamic swimsuit, particularly from non-Muslim women.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Canada's Justin Trudeau defends Islamic swimsuits burkini
Justin Trudeau dismissed the idea of a burkini ban in Canada, saying Canadians should rise above the controversy.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Nice becomes latest French city to ban Islamic swimsuit burkini
Nice has become the latest French seaside resort to ban the burkini, the body-concealing Islamic swimsuit that has sparked heated debate in secular France.
Sat Aug 20 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024