Egypt strengthened its ban on female genital cutting by eliminating a legal loophole that allowed girls to undergo the procedure, the Health Ministry said. The ministry?s step, which came after an 11-year-old girl died last week while undergoing the procedure at a private clinic, canceled a 1996 provision that had permitted the surgery ?in situations of illness? should doctors advise it. Female ...
A tooth found in a relic box led archaeologists to identify a long-overlooked mummy as that of Egypt's most powerful female pharoah — possibly the most significant find since King Tutankhamun's tomb was uncovered in 1922, experts said Wednesday.
Egypt strengthened its ban on female genital cutting on Thursday by eliminating a legal loophole allowing girls to undergo the procedure for health reasons, the health ministry said.
Egypt has abolished the life-threatening practice of female circumcision, its health ministry says.
Egypt has strengthened its ban on female genital cutting by eliminating a legal loophole allowing girls to undergo the procedure for health reasons, the health ministry said.
Kids learned about the ancient world during Dig It Up In Egypt on Tuesday at Urbandale Public Library.
CAIRO -- Egypt on Thursday finally banned all female circumcision, the widely-practiced removal of the clitoris which just days ago cost the life of a 12-year-old girl.
Kids learned about the ancient world during Dig It Up In Egypt on Tuesday at Urbandale Public Library. Maria Duryee of Urbandale shared her experiences visiting Egypt with the children, showing them slides of her travels and talking about ancient structures, landmarks and artifacts.
Egyptian authorities said Wednesday that a mummy found a century ago has been identified as the remains of pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled over Egypt during the 15th century B.C.
Egypt has outlawed all forms of female circumcision, just days after a 12-year-old girl died while undergoing the procedure.