President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun, stressed the central role of the judiciary in building a state, where fair judgment is its cornerstone. He called on judges to balance the rights of the state with the rights of citizens, urging them to remain “self-independent and not resign from ...
Switzerland has narrowly voted in favor of banning face coverings in public, including the burqua or niqab worn by Muslim women. Official results showed the measure had passed by 51.2% to 48.8% in Sunday’s referendum. The proposal was put forward by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) which campaigned with ...