Syria's Islamist-led government has said women should wear burkinis or other swimwear that covers the body on public beaches, ...

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Syria's Islamist-led interim government has decreed that women must wear burkinis - a swimsuit that covers the body except ...

Ghayath Al-Farah, Syria's Deputy Tourism Minister, said in an interview with Zaman al‑Wasl TV, translated from Arabic: "Burkinis or Sharia-compliant clothes are accepted in public swimming places and ...

Kabawat said. "I can understand the worries of the West about the minorities, but they should also be worried about Syrian men and women as a whole." She said the international community's ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes ...

Kabawat said. “I can understand the worries of the West about the minorities, but they should also be worried about Syrian men and women as a whole.” She said the international community’s ...

is a rights defender and journalist who monitors and reports on rights issues in Uzbekistan ranging from labor rights to social issues. She is one of five recipients of this year’s Front Line ...