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USA

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.

USA

US Supreme Court judges lean towards abortion limits

It's one of the most pivotal abortion cases to reach the US Supreme Court in 50 years.

Poland

'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.

Colombia

Court in Colombia set to rule on decriminalising abortion

It is currently a crime punishable by between one and four years in prison.

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Slovakia

Slovakia narrowly rejects proposed law restricting access to abortion

The bill was rejected by one vote, as 67 of the 134 lawmakers present in the 150-seat house voted in favour of it.

Europe News

'No more women should die': MEPs slam Poland's near-total abortion ban

It comes after a pregnant woman died from septic shock. Activists say doctors, influenced by the new law, did not carry out a life-saving abortion, waiting instead for the foetus to die.

Poland

Poland doctors told abortion legal if carried out to save woman's life

Poland's health ministry acted after the death of a 30-year-old mother whose 22-week pregnancy had medical problems but doctors did not terminate the pregnancy.

My Europe Series

On abortion, Germany is not as liberal as you may think

Campaigners say Germany's abortion restrictions are tougher than many people think. Now, with a socially liberal coalition set to govern, there is hope laws will be relaxed.

Poland

Woman's death sparks fresh abortion law protests in Poland

Campaigners believe the woman is the first victim of Poland's near-total abortion ban. Their opponents have warned against jumping to conclusions.

USA

US Supreme Court hears challenges on Texas abortion law

The controversial new abortion law in Texas that has all but ended the procedure in the state.

Poland

Poles protest one year after court ruling restricted abortion rights

The demonstrations on October 22 were far smaller than last year, when record numbers took to the streets.

My Europe Series

A year on, Poland's abortion ruling is causing 'harm' to women

As the rule of law crisis between Warsaw and Brussels escalates, activists say the abortion ban imposed by a politicised court just a year ago offers a painful example of how the collapse of judicial independence affects peoples' lives.

USA

Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions

"Women have been unlawfully prevented from exercising control over their lives in ways that are protected by the Constitution," a US federal judge wrote in its order to suspend the law.

Belgium

Belgium to give funds to women unable to get an abortion in Poland

Poland introduced a near-total ban on abortions earlier this year.

World News

Which country in Europe ranks worst for access to abortion?

A new atlas ranking European countries on their abortion policies was published on Tuesday.

SanMarino

San Marino voters overwhelmingly back legal abortion

San Marino residents on Sunday voted overwhelmingly to legalise abortion.

SanMarino

Activists in San Marino fight fierce campaigns over abortion vote

In the Republic of San Marino, nestled on the Apennine mountains inside Italy, campaigning is underway ahead of a referendum on September 26, which will ask its 33,000 citizens if they want to legalise abortion.

United Kingdom

Woman with Down syndrome loses UK abortion law challenge

The claimants have announced that they will appeal the ruling.

World News

Same-sex civil unions 'good and helpful to many', says Pope Francis

The pontiff said marriage is "a sacrament between a man and woman that can't be changed", but he supports civil laws that try to help those who have "a diverse sexual orientation".

SanMarino

San Marino set to hold a referendum on whether to legalise abortion

Voters will decide on September 26 whether to allow terminations within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy.