April 28 (UPI) -- Germany's parliament passed a partial ban on women's wearing of the full-face Islamic veil in selected professions.
In a late night vote on Thursday, the legislature banned the burqa, a veil covering the entire face, and the niqab, which leaves the eyes uncovered, on women in the German civil service, judiciary and military. It also includes an order that those wearing the veils may be required to remove them for identity checks in voting.