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Spanish city bans burqa and niqab in public spaces

The Spanish city of Lleida on Friday approved a ban on full-face coverings in most public spaces in a rare step targeting the Muslim burqa and niqab in the country.

Spanish city bans burqa and niqab in public spaces

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