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Turkish parliament lifts university headscarf ban

2008/02/09 11:57:33 @Reuters: International News

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament lifted a ban on Saturday on female students wearing the Muslim headscarf at university, a landmark decision that some Turks fear will undermine the foundations of their secular state.
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