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Target to remove LGBTQ merchandise following threats to workers

The US retail giant Target has said that its decision to remove some LGBTQ merchandise was prompted by threats to store employees [File: David Zalubowski/AP Photo]

The retail chain Target has announced that it will withdraw some LGBTQ merchandise from its stores across the United States ahead of Pride month, following violent threats against its employees.

In a statement on Tuesday, the company said that it was removing certain items, although it did not specify which ones.

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