ABORTION RULING
Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion President Joe Biden's debate performance against Donald Trump has led to internal criticism and calls for reevaluation within the Democratic Party. Biden, appearing exhausted and unwell, struggled to counter Trump's falsehoods, prompting some to bla...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.31 PM ISTHow the Biden-Trump debate could change the trajectory of the 2024 campaign President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet for a debate on Thursday, presenting an important chance for both to influence voters and shift the political landscape. Biden, 81, will aim to show he is still capable of leading the n...
28 Jun, 2024, 03.55 PM ISTUS Supreme Court ruling on emergency abortions offers no clarity for states The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Thursday temporarily permits abortions for women facing medical emergencies in Idaho, even though the state enforces a near-total ban on the procedure. Despite this ruling, legal experts believe it fails to clear...
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Italy and France spar over abortion at G7 summit Italy demands removal of 'safe and legal abortion' reference from G7 summit statement, sparking dispute with France's Macron over differing political visions.
14 Jun, 2024, 08.08 AM ISTAttacking birth control pills, US influencers push misinformation US wellness influencers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram are spreading misinformation about birth control pills, making false claims about infertility and low libido. This misinformation can lead to unintended pregnancies, especially as reprod...
13 May, 2024, 10.21 AM ISTFlorida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care The new ban has an exception for saving a woman's life, as well as in cases involving rape and incest, but Roberts said health care workers are still prevented from performing an abortion on a nonviable pregnancy that they know may become deadly - s...
06 May, 2024, 12.28 PM ISTFlorida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care Florida enacts a controversial six-week abortion ban, alarming doctors and activists who fear it restricts crucial healthcare access. Concerns arise over exceptions and potential dangers posed to women's health, with fears that skilled practitioners...
06 May, 2024, 12.27 PM ISTArizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion ban, governor seen signing quickly The Arizona House last week passed the measure after a handful of Republicans broke party ranks and voted with Democrats to send it to the Senate.
06 May, 2024, 12.27 PM ISTBiden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between two presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two presidents who have tasks left incomplete and a strong desire to complete them. Their histories and proposals regarding abortion, immigration, taxes, and foreign conflicts - and more - make it clear that the candid...
05 May, 2024, 08.07 AM ISTArizona's top court revives 19th century abortion ban Arizona Supreme Court upheld a 1864 abortion ban, impacting reproductive rights. Planned Parenthood Arizona continues services under injunction. Biden and Newsom criticize the ruling. Abortion rights advocates pursue November ballot measure. Vice Ch...
10 Apr, 2024, 06.44 AM ISTFlorida Court approves 6-week abortion ban, voters to decide fate Florida Supreme Court reshapes abortion landscape by permitting a six-week abortion ban, impacting neighbouring states. Voters can expand access while facing logistical challenges. The rulings have national implications for reproductive rights and a...
02 Apr, 2024, 06.58 AM ISTFrench lawmakers make abortion a constitutional right Women have had a legal right to abortion in France since a 1974 law - which many harshly criticised at the time. But the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to reverse the Roe v. Wade ruling that recognised women's constitutional right to abortion pr...
05 Mar, 2024, 05.45 PM ISTDelhi HC allows widow to terminate 29-week pregnancy amid mental health concerns The Delhi High Court has allowed a widow with depression to terminate her 29-week pregnancy, citing mental stability issues. The Supreme Court had earlier rejected a woman's plea for termination of her 26-week pregnancy stating that the pregnancy is...
05 Jan, 2024, 06.04 PM ISTDelhi: LG VK Saxena gives his nod to proposal to notify MTP Act LG VK Saxena gave the nod for the issuance of notifications related to Statutory Forms I, II, and III under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) (Amendment) Act, 2021, said a press release by the LG Office on Thursday.
29 Dec, 2023, 08.27 AM ISTWyoming abortion clinic arsonist Lorna Green ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution A judge ordered Lorna Green, serving time for burning Wyoming's lone abortion clinic, to pay $300,000 in restitution, satisfying prosecutors' demands. Her arson delayed the clinic's opening, making Wellspring Health Access the state's sole provider....
28 Dec, 2023, 08.49 PM ISTHow abortion could impact the 2024 US presidential elections Abortion-related legal battles persist, influencing the 2024 presidential race, with Republicans navigating conflicting positions and Democrats emphasizing it as a pivotal issue. The outcome remains uncertain, with economic concerns possibly oversha...
14 Dec, 2023, 05.26 PM ISTWhy has Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked pregnant woman from emergency abortion In a legal battle, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Kate Cox, a pregnant woman facing a life-threatening genetic condition in her unborn baby, from proceeding with an emergency abortion, raising questions about the state's stringent aborti...
09 Dec, 2023, 06.49 PM ISTTexas judge grants court-ordered abortion to pregnant woman in landmark ruling amidst state's strict ban The decision, issued on Thursday (local time), stands out as a crucial development in the ongoing discourse surrounding the state's stringent ban on abortions post-six weeks, recognised as one of the most restrictive nationwide.
08 Dec, 2023, 12.45 PM ISTOhio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment ensuring access to abortion and reproductive health care. This marks the seventh state to protect abortion rights after the Roe v. Wade overturn. The amendment had strong language safeguarding abo...
08 Nov, 2023, 12.24 PM ISTAbortion rights advocates, Democrats score wins in US elections In Virginia, Democrats won control of both legislative chambers, according to the Associated Press. The result was a rebuke for Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, who campaigned hard for Republican candidates and sought to unify them around his pro...
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