France's Highest Court to Rule on 'Burkini' Bans

France's highest administrative court is scheduled to rule Friday on whether to ban the full-body "burkini" swimming suit that has caused international controversy. The ruling is due in the afternoon and will likely set precedent for at least 30 French towns. Several coastal towns, including on the Riviera, have banned the full-body swimwear worn by some Muslim women on grounds it breaks French laws on secularism. The bans come amid fear expressed by many French people...

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