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  17-year-old dies during female circumcision; authorities shut down hospital, prosecute doctor

  World | Jun 02, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

  Cairo: A 17-year-old girl has died while undergoing female circumcision in Egypt, prompting health authorities to shut down the hospital and refer doctors for prosecution, a senior health official said Tuesday. The centuries-old practice, believed

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  Top 10 painful religious practices of the world

  World | Feb 15, 2015, 02:56 PM IST

  New Delhi: There are many religions in the world. Every religion has its own code of conduct, practices, customs which are different in their own way. Some of the practices are painful, but still practiced