(AFP/International Herald Tribune) Thousands of Muslim worshipers shouted "Death to France!" during weekly prayers in Tehran Friday in response to a sermon denouncing a proposal to prohibit Muslim schoolgirls in France from wearing head scarves. Ayatollah Ahmad Janati called on Islamic countries to "threaten France with canceling contracts and to reconsider their relations with France" over the issue. Janati assured worshipers that all that was necessary was "a roar from Muslims, and the French would back off." His comments were welcomed by shouts of "Death to France!"
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