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US President Barack Obama (C), Israeli President Shimon Peres (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) take part in an arrival ceremony for Obama at Ben Gurion International Airport on March 20, 2013. (AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN)


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In this Friday, May 14, 2010 photo, a Qatari woman covered from head to toe enjoys her early morning walk at the Doha Corniche in Qatar. Just a few years ago, Gulf Arab women usually only felt comfortable showing off their fashion sense at ladies-only parties or family gatherings. In public, at least in their home countries, the standard all-black abaya _ a simple floor-length covering and accompanying head scarf _ was the only culturally accepted option. But now a new generation of abaya designers are giving the traditional garment a twist with choices of fabric, designs and even some expensive bling to allow Gulf women a host of style options. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)