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This week sees the birthday of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE. Kipp doesn’t know if he plans a party, but he’d be hard pushed to top these.
Arabic News View
Kipp takes a look at some editorials from the Arabic press. This week: Change looms over the energy industry; Rescue from Damascus; Change in the Middle East; Silencing Syria.
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Loading ...French panel recommends burqa ban
French lawmakers have called for a ban on the burqa in hospitals, schools and on public transport.
The ban on the veil would apply to anyone seeking public services, but it would not apply to people wearing the burqa on the street, according to a French parliamentary commission.
The commission was convened after French President Nicolas Sarkozy controversially told lawmakers last June that the traditional Muslim garment was “not welcome” in France.
Royal Jordanian swings to H1 loss on operating costs
H1 net loss 7.2 mln dinars vs H1 2009 net profit 7.75 mln.
H1 net loss 7.2 mln dinars vs H1 2009 net profit 7.75 mln.
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from another perspective, it is dangerous in this day in age to allow anyone to cover their face in public. From bank robers to KuKlux Clan, people with covered faces can easily be up to no good as they are hiding their identity. it is a public safety issue...