Religious ritual slaughter is mired in controversy, but Muslim authorities say it is humane. Eating halal meat is a fundamental part of the Muslim faith and advocates contend that the acts of customary Islamic slaughter are humane.
Valentine's Day celebrations clamped down on in parts of Indonesia for running counter to Muslim cultural values
Sara Farsakh and her friends sued Laguna Beach restaurant, Urth Caffe, for allegedly forcing them to leave the restaurant. Farsakh said they were kicked out because of their religion.
Kirsty Powell is suing the city and the Long Beach police department after a male officer forcibly stripped off her hijab from her. Powell claims she has become distressed and suffered humiliation as she was seen by other male officers and inmate without her headscarf.
