Ben Hall

Paris Correspondent, Financial Times

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Paris Correspondent for the Financial Times

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Women who wear the on Islamic face veil are a challenge to the republic of France.

France Moves Closer to Curb on Burkas, Stops Short of Full Ban

Women who wear the on Islamic face veil are a challenge to the republic of France.

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