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Brit Swimming Pools Demand 'Burkinis' for Muslim Women

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 16, 2009 11:18 AM CDT

(Newser) – British pools are calling for top-to-toe "burkinis" for Muslim female swimmers, reports the Telegraph. The stance is in marked contrast to the policy at a pool in France, which last week banned the burkini, saying the garment was not "hygienic." A number... Read full story »

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