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Arab culture

Saudi woman dressed in black robe walks behind a man wearing all white.
Women & Gender
‘Niqab under my foot’ — Saudi women step on veils in online protest
French police check identity cards of two women for wearing full-face veils
Justice
French ban on full-face Islamic veil violates human rights, says UN
Dean Obeidallah
Culture
Middle East comedians are using ISIS to make jokes
Arts, Culture & Media
Detroit: Belly dancing hotspot
Conflict & Justice
Cartoonist Emad Hajjaj Calls Arab Spring ‘Blessing and Curse’