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Italy Bans Niqab, Burka

Italy has led the European countries by passing a law banning the wearing of Niqab or Burka [women's head to toe covering] in streets or public places.

Police are authorized to demand that the women remove it, and that they pay a fine for breaking the law.

Source: Akhbar Al-Khaleej, November 24, 2009

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