Abortion

The Court also held that the State cannot compel a woman to endure trauma solely for the preservation of unborn life, as such compulsion would effectively undermine her fundamental rights by placing them secondary to rigid biological standards.

After wife's abortion, Chinese man discovers that unborn baby was his neighbour's

The man said he had long suspected infidelity in his marriage, claiming he always used protection and frequently quarrelled with his wife.

US women stock up on contraceptives, abortion pills as Donald Trump's 2nd presidency looms

During his last administration, Donald Trump paved the way for the overturn of Roe with strategic Supreme Court appointments. Now, thousands of women are bracing for what many call a 'reproductive apocalypse.'

Kamala Harris Attacks Trump On Taking Away Abortion Rights | US Presidential Elections

US Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the stakes of the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, calling it “the most significant election of our lifetime,” and referred to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s remark that he wanted to be a dictator on the first day of his presidency if he wins. Harris said this was especially concerning amid the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in former President Trump’s case that presidents were entitled to immunity for official acts.

France to seal the right to abortion in its constitution as world marks International Women’s Day

France is the first country to explicitly guarantee abortion rights in the national charter.

French lawmakers make abortion a constitutional right

MPs and senators overwhelmingly backed the move, by 780 votes against 72, in a special joint vote of the two houses of parliament, under the gilded ceilings of Versailles Palace, just outside Paris.

Pharmacy gives woman abortion pills instead of IVF medication; she lost 2 babies

Timika Thomas has now recalled the distressing ordeal that began when she experienced severe cramping after taking what she believed were prescribed vaginal suppositories.

How a Year Without Roe Shifted American Views on Abortion

Generally, most Americans believe abortion should be limited, especially in the second and third trimesters — not unlike the framework established by Roe.

This university will cover abortion costs for its students

Wesleyan University in the US has announced it will help cover the cost of abortion procedures for its students.

Japan approves abortion pill for the first time

Abortion is legal in Japan up to 22 weeks but consent is usually required from a spouse or partner, and until now a surgical procedure had been the only option.

Sex-determination based abortion perpetuates gender inequalities: Delhi HC

The restriction of access to foetal sex information is directly related to the problem of misogyny which affects women of all socioeconomic backgrounds not only in this country but globally as well, the court said.

What is Mifepristone and why is it being banned in the US?

The Biden administration has seven days to appeal to the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

'Sex is one of the beautiful things given by God': Pope Francis

Pope Francis was quizzed on a variety of topics, including LGBT rights, abortion, the porn industry, sex, and faith and sex abuse within the Catholic Church.

Not allowed abortion, US couple will see their baby die after delivery

'It makes me angry, for politicians to decide what’s best for my health,' expecting mother Deborah Dorbert said. 'We would do anything to have this baby.'

While abortion rights shrink in US, this small country expanded access

Benin, with a population of 12 million, mostly Christians and Muslims, has become one of the few countries in Africa where abortion is broadly available.

Abortion, inflation and assault rifles: the US midterms ad war

Since the nationwide right to an abortion was struck down by the US Supreme Court in June, abortion has been central to Democratic messaging.

After Roe, a debate about what the word ‘abortion’ means

During the five decades that Roe v. Wade established a constitutional right to abortion, this was mostly a semantic dispute. But in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe, simply defining the word abortion has taken on new political, legal and medical consequences.

Unmarried women entitled to safe and legal abortion too, act also includes marital rape: SC

In the first legal recognition of marital rape in the country, Justice DY Chandrachud said sexual assault by husband can take the form of rape

China to discourage abortions to boost low birth rate

The authority said it would carry out reproductive health promotion to enhance public awareness while "preventing unintended pregnancy and reducing abortions that are not medically necessary."

Outrage after Facebook turns over teen’s chat history on abortion to cops

Facebook owner Meta defended itself Tuesday by noting the Nebraska court order "didn't mention abortion at all", and came before the Supreme Court's highly divisive decision in June to overturn Roe v Wade

US President Joe Biden signs executive order to protect travel for abortion

More specifically, one of the directives Biden will issue will allow states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.

Biden to sign executive order to protect travel for abortion

More specifically, one of the directives Biden will issue will allow states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have travelled from out of state.

US medical students walk out of college ceremony, video has over 16 million views

Michigan, US: The students were protesting against the keynote speaker, who has an anti-abortion stance.

US health department says doctors must offer abortion if mother's life is at risk

The guidance comes days after President Joe Biden signed an executive order easing access to services to terminate pregnancies after the U.S. top court's decision last month to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling.

Google will delete users' location history when they visit US abortion clinics

Roe v. Wade overturning: Google's announcement comes a week after the US Supreme Court made the tectonic decision to strip American women of constitutional rights to abortion