Why The Abortion Rate In Pakistan Is One Of The World's Highest
Family planning researchers point to a number of reasons. The procedure itself is legal in Pakistan — but only in limited circumstances.
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For Doctors Who Want To Provide Abortions, Employment Contracts Often Tie Their Hands
Some doctors are morally opposed to performing abortions. Others feel it's their calling and give up weekends to work at small clinics that offer them. And that can put their jobs in jeopardy.
'They Ordered Me To Get An Abortion': A Chinese Woman's Ordeal In Xinjiang
An ethnic Kazakh Chinese woman says Chinese authorities in Xinjiang forced her to undergo an abortion. Government minders were assigned to monitor her at home. Finally, she left China for Kazakhstan.
U.S. Judge Strikes Down Mississippi Law That Bans Abortions After 15 Weeks
The judge blocked the state from enforcing its ban, writing that Mississippi passed a law that it knew was unconstitutional.
Finding 'Common Good' Among Evangelicals In The Political Season
A Minneapolis pastor is traveling the country, speaking to conservative Christians about faith and the Republican Party under Donald Trump. The conversations are dominated by concerns about abortion.
Legal Battle Over Missouri Clinic Could Foretell Abortion Fights In Other States
Two rules have forced closure of all but one Planned Parenthood center in the state. Abortion-rights supporters say it is an example of an "abortion desert" that could result if Roe is overturned.
One Abortion Clinic Remains Open In Missouri, Following New State Requirements
Restrictions went into effect on Monday despite a 2016 Supreme Court ruling against similar restrictions in Texas. Now, some women must travel 400 miles round-trip for abortions.
Ireland Plans To Offer Abortions For Free, As Ban Is Officially Repealed
"Yes, it is my intention that the services will be free," Health Minister Simon Harris said, adding that the goal is to ensure access and not force women to travel for the procedure.
Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings To Focus On 6 Hot-Button Issues
Trump's Supreme Court nominee will face tough questioning from Democrats during his confirmation hearings this week on abortion, guns, investigating the president, national security and regulation
Collins Says Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Called Roe v. Wade 'Settled Law'
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh met Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, a swing vote in his confirmation, who said their more than two hour session covered abortion, executive power and other issues.