Sarkozy says burqas 'not welcome' in France
President Nicolas Sarkozy said the Muslim burqa would not be welcome in France, calling the full-body religious gown a sign of the ``debasement'' of women.
Britain has said that it would not follow France in banning Muslim women from wearing 'burqa' in public as such a move would run contrary to the conventions of a ``tolerant and respectful society''.