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Rep. Kinzinger Denies Support For Sharia Law

A Northern Illinois blogger has published a constituent communication from the office of Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) that suggests an individual should be allowed to live his or her life in compliance with Sharia Law, particularly if a U.S. court rules as such.

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Buddhist Monks in Myanmar Call for Hijab Ban

Buddhist monks in Myanmar have called for a government-enforced ban on headscarves in schools across the country. “When [Muslims] live in Myanmar, they need to obey the laws and regulations of the country. We are not targeting or attacking their religion,” U Pamaukkha, a monk calling for this ban, said.

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French Islamic Group Accused of Plotting Attacks on Jewish Stores

Fourteen members of a banned Islamic group called Forsane Alizza (“Knights of Pride”) are on trial in Paris for planning a wave of attacks against Jewish-owned stores, similar to the hostage standoff and killings that took place at the Hyper Cacher grocery store after the Charlie Hebdo massacre in January.

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Saudi Arabia Considers Lifting Travel Ban on Lone Women

Saudi Arabia may lift a ban that requires women to receive permission from a man in order to travel. It is one of a few reforms being considered in the conservative Islamic kingdom. The International Business Times (IBT) suggests terrorism might ease the restrictive laws against women.

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Saudi Female Student Kicked off Bus for Removing Veil

A male supervisor on a university bus forced a woman to step out because she took off her veil, despite the fact that only other women were seated with her on the bus. The bus was transporting home the female students from the Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University for Women.

Bans Burqa