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UN hails suspension of France's burkini ban, slams 'stigmatisation'
The UN welcomed Tuesday a decision by France's highest administrative court to suspend a controversial ban on burkini swimwear.
Tue Aug 30 2016
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France's top court suspends burkini ban
France's highest administrative court on Friday suspended a controversial ban on the burkini by a French Riviera town after it was challenged by rights groups.
Fri Aug 26 2016
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Nicolas Sarkozy tells comeback rally he would ban burkini across France
Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday he would impose a nationwide ban on burkinis if elected back to the presidency in 2017, positioning himself as a strong defender of French values.
Fri Aug 26 2016
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France's highest court to rule Friday on burkini ban
France's highest administrative court will decide Friday whether to overturn the ban on wearing the burkini which has sparked controversy at home and abroad.
Fri Aug 26 2016
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Canada's Justin Trudeau defends Islamic swimsuits burkini
Justin Trudeau dismissed the idea of a burkini ban in Canada, saying Canadians should rise above the controversy.
Tue Aug 23 2016