Premier François Legault’s fiery promise to defend Quebecers from "radical Islamists" by banning prayer in public has reignited a debate that has dominated the political agenda in the province for the ...

As Bangladesh debates large-scale constitutional reform, one issue in particular is beginning to echo a parallel debate taking place across the border in India. Two words are at the centre of this ...

The protests over the weekend against the government slashing funds for 'cultural activities' irritated many. Some felt the government was foolish in provoking the local community and insensitive for ...

In the weeks after the attacks by Islamist militants on the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo there has been intense and often angry debate as to the limits to free speech and toleration ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thousands of young Muslim women in France are side-lined from competitive sport because of rules in several disciplines, including ...

Is secularism in India being interpreted differently by politics, religion, and society? In this intense discussion, Vidushi Jaya Bharti shares perspectives on secularism, the Uniform Civil Code, ...

An 18-year-old student assaulted a teacher after being asked to remove her headscarf at a high school Tourcoing, in the latest incident involving France's ban on hijab. An 18-year-old student was ...

Former RAW Chief Flags Security Risks Over PM Modi's Convoy Downsizing Former RAW Secretary Samant Goel expressed concern over Prime Minister Narendra Modi reducing the size of his security convoy ...