Secular political party recognised in BahrainA political society set up to provide a "moderate platform" open to all Bahrainis regardless of religion or sect will be officially recognised today, four months after its launch. The 70-member Al Watan (The Homeland) so More… |
Turkey lifts scarf banTurkey's parliament has lifted a ban on female students wearing headscarves at university, a landmark decision that some Turks fear will undermine the foundations of their secular state. Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party hail More… |