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Israel confirms killing Arafat deputy in 1988
Israel acknowledged Thursday it killed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's deputy in a 1988 raid in Tunisia, lifting a nearly 25-year veil of secrecy and allowing a rare glimpse into the shadowy world of its secret operations. Continue reading
Bride stealing custom all the rage in Bucharest
A white limousine screeches to a halt and a bride, resplendent in frothy gown and veil, is hauled outside by her abductors. Continue reading
A first: Veiled woman reads news on Egypt state TV
A female Egyptian news presenter appeared on state television wearing a veil for the first time on Sunday after the Islamist-dominated government lifted an effective ban that had been in place for decades under secular-leaning regimes of the past. Continue reading
Egypt court rejects second bearded Mickey cartoon lawsuit
An Egyptian court rejected on Saturday the second lawsuit over a cartoon showing Mickey Mouse with a beard and Minnie in a face veil. Continue reading
Egypt court dismisses lawsuit over Mickey cartoon
An Egyptian court on Tuesday tossed out a lawsuit brought by an ultraconservative Muslim lawyer who accused a Christian tycoon of insulting Islam by posting an online cartoon of Mickey Mouse with a beard and Minnie in a face veil. Continue reading
