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France makes abortion free

April 2, 2013 11:06
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The reform is designed to help remove the barriers that continue to prevent women exercising their "fundamental right" to reproductive control, said Health Minister Marisol Touraine.

Savita Halappanavar: Woman dies after she was 'refused' abortion during miscarriage

November 14, 2012 12:04
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Savita Halappanavar was miscarrying, but doctors allegedly refused to intervene because "this is a Catholic country."

Uruguay approves abortion law

October 18, 2012 06:15
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LIMA — Uruguay is set to become the third nation in Latin America to allow abortion on demand. The country’s senate approved a bill Wednesday, by 17 votes to 14, which would permit pregnancy terminations for Uruguayan residents in the first trimester. The move marks a watershed in deeply Catholic Latin America. But there's a catch.

France opts to cover 100 percent of abortion costs for citizens

October 2, 2012 19:35
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France has decided to reimburse women 100 percent of abortion costs under its new 2013 Social Security budget—while at the same time allowing clinics to charge more for the procedure.

Komen exec Karen Handel quits over Planned Parenthood funding cuts

February 7, 2012 12:09
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"I openly acknowledge my role in the matter and continue to believe our decision was the best one for Komen's future and the women we serve," Karen Handel wrote in her letter of resignation.

Unsafe abortions increase, particularly in Africa

January 19, 2012 09:28
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An astonishing 97 percent of abortions performed in Africa are unsafe. In comparison, 9 percent of those in Europe are deemed unsafe.
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