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French Court Upholds Cannes Burkini Ban

A French judge rejected on Saturday a demand by a French Muslim group to overturn a ban on burkinis -- the full-body, head-covering swimwear worn by Muslim women in public. The southern French city of Cannes specifically banned the full-body swim outfits from its beaches on Friday, citing concerns about public order.   Last month, Cannes Mayor David Lisnard said beach access would be denied to anyone "lacking correct attire," or who was not "respectful of good...


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