In one month, 43 US clinics have stopped offering abortions: Study
Half of all US states, particularly in the largely conservative South and Midwest, are expected to eventually ban abortions.
Fri Jul 29 2022
US appeals court lets Texas resume ban on most abortions
It makes no exceptions in cases of rape or incest.
Sat Oct 09 2021
Millions of women lose contraceptives, abortions in COVID-19
Several months into the pandemic, many women now have second-trimester pregnancies because they could not find care in time.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Tens of thousands march for abortion rights in Ireland
In 2016 over 3,000 Irish women travelled to England for abortions, according to the British Department of Health, but activists say the real number is far higher.
Sun Oct 01 2017
Trump: Women who get illegal abortions should be 'punished'
Women who have illegal abortions should be punished, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump.
Thu Mar 31 2016
China's new two-child policy law takes effect
The "one child policy", instituted in the late 1970s, restricted most couples to only a single offspring through a system of fines for violators and even forced abortions.
Fri Jan 01 2016
Easing of China one-child policy too late for those who lost only child
Easing of China's one-child policy is said to be too late for parents who have lost their only child.
Fri Nov 27 2015
Pope to allow all priests to forgive abortion during Holy Year
Pope Francis will give all priests discretion during the Roman Catholic Church's Holy Year to formally forgive women who have had abortions.
Wed Sep 02 2015
Pope urges more understanding for homosexuality and divorce
Pope Francis on Thursday urged "mercy" for homosexuals, divorced people and women who have abortions.
Thu Sep 19 2013
Australia to apologise for forced adoptions
Apology will be delivered by Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the Parliament House on March 21 next year
Wed Dec 19 2012