A Turban Too Far

Travel Blog • Julia Ross • 02.27.08 | 2:29 PM ET

When in Gujarat, wear a turban, or in Chile, a poncho. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Vladimir Putin and scores of other world leaders have long followed the practice and escaped unscathed, so why not Barack Obama? A Guardian photo gallery brings much-needed perspective to the photo (above) that has stirred controversy this week.

The Financial Times chimes in as well.