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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Scarf row may eclipse royal visit

"Scarf row may eclipse royal visit

16 hours ago

The Queen's state visit to Turkey is likely to be overshadowed by a political row over the controversial decision of the country's first lady to wear a headscarf.

President Abdullah Gul's wife wore the Islamic head covering when she formally met the monarch in Ankara then later at a state banquet - a move that will anger the nation's military - defender of Turkey's secular heritage."

More:The Press Association: Scarf row may eclipse royal visit