Germany's Merkel calls for widespread ban on 'full veil' Islamic coverings

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who last year opened the door to nearly 1 million mostly Muslim migrants, called Tuesday for a widespread ban on "full veil" Islamic coverings. Speaking to a cheering conference of her center-right Christian Democratic Union, Merkel - who is launching a bid for a fourth term in elections next year - used her strongest language yet to back a proposal by conservative elements in her party.
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