Sri Lanka has taken a significant step towards banning the burka and other face coverings in public, on grounds of national security. Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara told the BBC that he …
Sri Lanka to ban burqas, close over 1,000 Islamic schools
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka on Saturday announced plans to ban the wearing of burqas and said it would close more than 1,000 Islamic schools known as madrassas, citing national security.
Sri Lanka to ban burqas, close over 1,000 Islamic schools
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka on Saturday announced plans to ban the wearing of burqas and said it would close more than 1,000 Islamic schools known as madrassas, citing national security.
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Migrants demand international probe into deadly Yemen fire
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BSP pushes open finance network for data sharing
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Indonesia’s draft finance law seeks to limit central bank autonomy
Indonesia is pursuing another attempt at increasing government influence in the decision-making and operations of its central bank, as well as expanding its ability to fund public debt, according to a …
Indonesia’s draft finance law seeks to limit central bank autonomy
Indonesia is pursuing another attempt at increasing government influence in the decision-making and operations of its central bank, as well as expanding its ability to fund public debt, according to a …
Microsoft Probes Clue That Hackers Cracked Taiwan Research
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