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Thousands of people gather to protest after a leaked Supreme Court draft ruling indicated the imminent end to nationwide legal abortion, long viewed as a basic freedom by tens of millions of Americans.
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The award-winning 'Happening', depicting a student's quest for an illegal termination in 1960s France, comes to US cinemas as the Supreme Court considers overturning a landmark decision legalising abortion in all 50 states.
Biden and Harris blast court move to 'deny women's rights' on abortion
The leadked draft opinion that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion nationwide has sparked demonstrations on both sides of the divide.
Amazon will pay US workers' travel costs for abortions
As the US Supreme Court looks set to overturn abortion rights, Amazon and other companies are stepping in to cover travel costs for procedures.
Polish activist on trial for providing abortion pills in Europe first
Amnesty International has called for the charges against Justyna Wydrzyńska to be dropped.
Spain approves ban on harassing women going for abortions
Anti-abortion activists could face up to one year in prison if found guilty under the new bill.
Germany moves to abolish Nazi-era abortion law
German doctors are currently banned from providing information on abortions and face fines or prison sentences.
France's parliament approves extending abortion limit to 14 weeks
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Battle lines drawn: The two sides of Poland's abortion divide
One side says "every life is precious" while the other claims Poland's tighter abortion laws are putting women's health in danger.
Women 'scared to be pregnant' a year on from near-total abortion ban
Poland will on 27 January mark the first anniversary of the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.
Polish activists condemn abortion law after second pregant woman dies
Women's rights activists say a near-total ban on abortions has led to the deaths of at least two women in a year.
Sarah Weddington, lawyer who argued Roe v. Wade abortion case, dies
Weddington had been in poor health for some time and it was not immediately clear what caused her death.
US Supreme Court judges lean towards abortion limits
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Activists gather outside US Supreme Court ahead of major abortion case
Pro-choice and anti-abortion activists gather outside the US Supreme Court ahead of oral arguments in the fiercest challenge to abortion in a generation, as a Supreme Court dramatically reshaped by Donald Trump hears a case that could roll back 50 years of reproductive rights.
'Full-blown war on women': Bid to further curb abortion sparks anger
Abortions are only allowed in Poland in cases of rape or incest, or if the woman’s life or health is in danger.
Court in Colombia set to rule on decriminalising abortion
It is currently a crime punishable by between one and four years in prison.