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Germany Protects Circumcision

Lawmakers affirm right to procedure after court case

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 12, 2012 1:31 PM CST

(Newser) – German lawmakers took the unusual move today of reaffirming the right to have baby boys circumcised, reports Reuters. The move came after a local court in Cologne banned the practice for health and safety reasons, prompting Jewish and Muslim groups to call the court decision...   Read full story »

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