China bans burqas, 'abnormal' beards in Muslim province
China has imposed 15 new restrictions including banning burqas, veils and "abnormal" beards in the predominantly Muslim region of Xinjiang in a crackdown on religious extremism. The new rules also forbid ignoring family planning and not allowing children to attend school. Notably, around 200 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict between separatists and Chinese government in Xinjiang.