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Regional 'Burqa Ban' Up for Vote in Switzerland

A second Swiss canton will vote Sunday on whether to introduce a regional "burqa ban", a controversial law that would prohibit all face-covering garments in public spaces.

'Anti-Muslim' Handshake Plan Growing in Denmark

Resistance is mounting against a proposal by Denmark’s ruling right-wing coalition to require a handshake as part of a citizenship naturalization ceremony, a provision critics say deliberately targets Muslims, some of whom prefer to place a hand on their chest instead for religious reasons.

Ansarullah: US Not to End War in Yemen Due to Money

The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement said Washington is not willing to end war in Yemen due to its economic benefits for the US.

Iowa Group Offers Sports Hijab to Encourage Muslim Girls

An eastern Iowa non-profit group is offering sports hijab to Muslim girls to encourage them to play sports and stay active.

Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary General, Dies At 80

The former UN secretary general Kofi Annan, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday.

Switzerland Files WTO Complaint against United States

Switzerland’s Ministry of the Economy has filed a formal complaint against US tariffs imposed on aluminum and steel at the World Trade Organization (WTO), becoming the eighth member of the body to file such an objection.

Rouhani’s Europe visit demonstrating futility of US plots to isolate Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Europe is his first trip to the continent following the recent international developments and US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed between Iran and P5+1 in July 2015.

Claims against Iran diplomat, false flag ploy: Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the claims about an Iranian diplomat arrested over allegations of plotting a bomb attack on a meeting of the notorious anti-Iran terrorist group, the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO), in France constitute a "sinister false flag ploy."

Rouhani: The World Responsible for Crimes in Yemen

President Rouhani stressed that Iran attaches great importance to deepening its relations with the European Union member countries, including Switzerland and Austria and said: "Tapping opportunities to develop relations with Bern and Vienna is one of the goals of this visit".

Iran president to visit Switzerland, Austria for key talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to set off on a visit to Switzerland and Austria to discuss ways of improving mutual relations amid the looming imposition of US economic sanctions on Tehran.

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