500 Icelandic physicians back bill to outlaw circumcision Some of Belgium's most senior doctors also supported the legislation, which Jewish groups staunchly oppose.
Danish petition appears likely to force vote on banning circumcision An activist group pushing the measure describes circumcision as a form of abuse and corporal punishment.
Circumcision ban will prevent Jewish community life in Iceland, Scandinavian Jews warn The leaders of the Jewish federations of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland urged lawmakers in Reykjavik to reject a bill proposing to ban the rite.
