It is five years since Iranian Masih Alinejad started a movement - since joined by thousands of women - protesting against the compulsory wearing of the hijab, or headscarf, in her country.

I don't feel comfortable taking my hijab off in women's-only spaces anymore. Photos of me have ended up on social media.

As Central Asian governments tighten restrictions on the hijab in the name of upholding secularism, devout Muslim women find ...

Chinese-style buildings and the narrow bustling streets give Chinatown its character. Beyond the gilded storefronts you will find tenements crowded with elderly people and new immigrants ...

That was 24 years ago, when she was a young Muslim teenager who wore a hijab, an Islamic head covering, everywhere — including on roller coasters — to honor her faith. Fast forward to Sept.

Because of their syllabary, the Japanese are able to learn much more quickly than the Chinese to write their language intelligibly, even if not elegantly. (Elegance and style require the use of ...

Another Chinese Communist party official is visiting Serbia in the latest sign of close cooperation between the two countries ...

It defined the party’s overarching goal for China as “building a socialist modern great power” by the centenary of the People’s Republic in 2049 and “us[ing] Chinese-style modernization to ...

Toss the chicken pieces with the oil, paprika and red pepper in a large, wide-based microwaveable dish. Cover with a microwaveable lid or dinner plate and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes (1000W) or 3 ...

At least four Pakistani police officers and five insurgents were killed on October 14 when militants stormed a police ...

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and fry for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened and lightly browned. Add the ginger, garlic and ...

The group's first London symposium focused on ways to improve the environmental, social and cultural challenges facing the footwear industry. Nordstrom is conducting a search for her replacement ...