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To many Turks, the decision to allow head scarves on university campuses sends an important message about the political priorities of Turkey's ruling party.
By Catherine Price
February 15, 2008
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Turkish women are divided over the government's vote to overturn the head scarf ban.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
February 11, 2008
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The country's Popular Party wants to ban symbolic discrimination against women, including the hijab.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
February 8, 2008
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At least 40 women have been killed in Basra for "violating Islamic teachings."
By Tracy Clark-Flory
December 10, 2007
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Women's boxing emerges in certain Middle Eastern countries.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
November 2, 2007
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The prime minister wants to lift the head scarf ban. Why are feminists so angry?
By Tracy Clark-Flory
October 3, 2007
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A Muslim, with a veiled wife, may run for president.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
April 23, 2007
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Refs call the head scarf a safety hazard.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
April 16, 2007
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Plus, New Mexico bill mandating HPV vaccine to be vetoed.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
April 4, 2007
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Muslim women will have to remove their niqabs before voting.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
March 23, 2007
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A Muslim woman transitions from family life in Saudi Arabia to the U.S. military.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
December 15, 2006
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Because "each woman with her beautiful hair is like a flower," according to one Egyptian MP. Hmm.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
November 22, 2006
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Security precaution, or veiled attempt at enforcing cultural assimilation?
By Tracy Clark-Flory
November 20, 2006
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Washington Post and New York Times Op-Ed contributors defend the hijabs and niqabs worn by some Muslim women.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
October 23, 2006
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Britain's niqab debate heats up.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
October 13, 2006
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The U.K.'s Jack Straw, leader of the House of Commons, asks Muslim women to remove their veils when meeting with him.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
October 6, 2006
Head scarves first, democratic reforms ... um, maybe later
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