Abortion
U.S. Supreme Court preserves broad access to abortion pill
By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked new restrictions set by lower courts…
U.S. judge hands anti-abortion groups partial win over abortion pill
(Reuters) - A U.S. judge in Texas suspended the two-decade-old approval of the abortion pill mifepristone while a legal challenge proceeds, dealing…
Florida Senate passes six-week abortion ban
Florida's Republican-led Senate passed a bill on Monday to outlaw most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, bringing the state a step…
58% will not vote for political party that proposes introduction of abortion in Malta
A survey conducted by misco International Limited showed that abortion has a strong impact on voting preference, with 58% stating they will…
Macron backs enshrining right to abortion in French constitution
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he backed including the right to abortion in the constitution, a move…
As 2024 election approaches, White House jumps into states’ abortion battles
The White House is jumping into state-level battles for women's reproductive rights, lending legal and messaging advice to allies in states pushing…
Court revives challenge to New York law protecting workers who get abortions
A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived an anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center's challenge to a New York state law that prohibits retaliation…
Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws
The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved the creation of a sick leave for women suffering from incapacitating periods, becoming the first country…
U.S. govt proposes expanding Obamacare coverage for birth control
The U.S. government has proposed a new rule to expand coverage of the Obamacare health insurance plans for all women who need…
USA Vice-President says abortion rights threatened across United States
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris said abortion rights are under attack across the United States in a speech Sunday marking the 50th…
Malta sends industrial, health equipment to Ukraine / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 22 January 2023
Update - 1700h Abela urges courts to send strong messages Prime Minister Robert Abela on Sunday urged the courts to send a…
Peace demands that we defend life – Pope Francis
Peace demands that we defend life, Pope Francis said. Addressing a host of international themes in his annual new year's meeting with…