Death of pregnant woman ignites debate about abortion ban in Poland
Warsaw, Poland Reuters The death of a pregnant Polish woman has reignited debate over abortion in one of Europe’s most devoutly Catholic countries, with activists saying she could still be alive if it were not for a near total ban on terminating pregnancies. Tens of thousands of Poles took to the streets to protest in […]
Texas town declares itself a “sanctuary for the unborn”
New York City Thomson Reuters Foundation A town in eastern Texas has declared itself a “sanctuary city for the unborn”, aiming to fend off any demand for abortion services from women in nearby states, officials said. The all-male Waskom City Council unanimously approved this week a resolution declaring that a 1973 US Supreme Court ruling […]