Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal
(The Guardian Switzerland)

Couple also `showed great difficulty in answering questions asked by people of the opposite sex´The Swiss city of Lausanne has blocked a Muslim couple´s bid to become Swiss nationals over their refusal to shake hands with members of the opposite sex.The municipality said it refused to grant the couple´s citizenship application over their lack of respect for gender equality, Lausanne mayor Gregoire Junod said. Related: Swiss ruling overturns Muslim pupils` handshake exemption Continue reading...