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Board backs Ground Zero mosque plan

A New York City community board voted today for a plan to build a mosque and cultural centre near Ground Zero.

Wed, 26 May, 2010 - 10:18

A New York City community board voted today for a plan to build a mosque and cultural centre near Ground Zero.

The vote, 29-1 in favour with 10 abstentions, came after hours of contentious public comment.

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