Switzerland votes to ban ‘niqab’ and ‘burqa’ in public places
France was the first country in Europe to ban burqas and niqabs in public places in 2011 and the European Court of Human Rights upheld the ban in 2014.
Mar 08, 2021, 06:42 AM IST
A Brexit warning from Switzerland: Beware votes on free movement
A shock referendum result demanding controls on European Union migration has created a serious headache for politicians, who must do the people`s bidding without jeopardising access to the single market.
Jul 01, 2016, 15:37 PM IST
Gold price dips after overnight surge, but holds above $1,200
Gold slipped on Tuesday but retained most of the gains from its biggest daily jump in a year the day before as a rebound in oil prices and a weaker dollar burnished its appeal as a hedge.
Dec 02, 2014, 07:05 AM IST
