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France's burqa ban: 5 ways Europe is targeting Islam

France issued its first ticket to a woman wearing an Islamic veil on Monday, the day a national ban on face coverings in public took effect. The new law is among a number of legal and political moves across Europe targeting Islam amid a growing debate over multiculturalism. Here are five recent actions taken regarding Islam in the public sphere.
Europe on alert: fall 2010 terror plots

Al Qaeda-linked terror threats in Europe this fall put intelligence and security forces, as well as the public, on edge. Most recently, Germany ramped up its security in anticipation of a possible attack. Below, an overview of those threats and incidents:
In Pictures: Behind the veil

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Letter to the Editor from Stefan Simanowitz

Writer Stefan Simanowitz responds to a letter from the French ambassador regarding his commentary on France's 'burqa ban.'
Global News Blog
David Cameron's immigration speech: grist for the British right

British Prime Minister David Cameron's speech Thursday calling for curbs on immigration comes as anti-immigrant sentiment grows across Europe.
France's burqa ban: 5 ways Europe is targeting Islam

France issued its first ticket to a woman wearing an Islamic veil on Monday, the day a national ban on face coverings in public took effect. The new law is among a number of legal and political moves across Europe targeting Islam amid a growing debate over multiculturalism. Here are five recent actions taken regarding Islam in the public sphere.
Europe on alert: fall 2010 terror plots

Al Qaeda-linked terror threats in Europe this fall put intelligence and security forces, as well as the public, on edge. Most recently, Germany ramped up its security in anticipation of a possible attack. Below, an overview of those threats and incidents:
Veil ban: Why Syria joins Europe in barring the niqab

After issuing the veil ban on Sunday, which bars the full-face niqab veil from both public and private universities, Syria is now heading into waters that have proved difficult for Egypt. Courts there struck down similar bans.
Burqa ban approved by French lower house of parliament

Burqa ban proponents scored a victory Tuesday, as France's lower house of parliament approved a ban on the Islamic veils with just one vote in opposition.
Burqa ban debated by French parliament

Burqa ban in France is widely expected to become law, despite the concerns of many French Muslims, who fear it will stigmatize them.
In land of few burqas, France debates a ban

France's proposed burqa ban is seen by many as a way to raise the issue of Islam in a secular society where religious identity is not a public subject. The bill is expected to pass.
The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Ban the burqa in Britain? No way!

Freedom of expression, including wearing a burqa, is the bedrock of a free and tolerant society like Britain.
Global News Blog
French citizenship denied to man with veiled wife

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said the Moroccan man, who had married a French woman, failed to respect the “values of the [French] republic” by forcing his wife to wear a burqa.
What’s hiding behind France’s proposed burqa ban?

The proposed ban on burqas speaks more to the problem of integrating Muslims than to any supposed challenge to the French Republic.
In Pictures: Behind the veil
Ban the burqa? Or ban such bans?

Neither France nor Iran should dictate religious garb.