The debate comes amid controversy over banning minarets in neighboring Switzerland and as the French government considers whether to ban Muslim women from wearing a face-covering veil in public.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

One of the questions I've asked is: are safe sex,condoms and antiretroviral drugs a sufficient response to the health catastrophes that we face? The debate and anger over the issue drew the attention of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who spoke at the closing ceremonies.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17