Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after six weeks, according to a release from the governor's office late Thursday night. The six-week ban would not go into effect until the state Supreme Court overturns its previous precedent on abortion.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law

Nearly a week after a Texas federal judge halted approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, a federal appeals court has ruled that the pill will remain available in the country but with significant restrictions.

Abortion pill mifepristone can remain available but with restrictions, rules US appeals court

Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis—widely expected to run for president in 2024—has signed a bill that prohibits women who are into six weeks of pregnancy from getting abortions.

Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban bill

US: A federal appeals court has preserved access to an abortion drug for now but under tighter rules that would allow the drug only to be dispensed up to seven weeks, not 10, and not by mail.

US: Federal appeals court preserves access to abortion pill for now but tightens rules

In the U.S. abortion rights debate, federal judges in two states made conflicting orders on Friday that could significantly affect access to a commonly used abortion medication in the nation.

Texas judge suspends approval of widely-used mifepristone drug

US District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk announced Monday the hearing on a lawsuit alleging the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should never have approved the "dangerous" prescription drug Mifepristone in 2000.

Why are the conservatives up in arms about the abortion pills

According to a recent global study, the United Kingdom has left behind Canada, Germany and Australia to become one of the most socially liberal nations of the world on the issues of divorce and abortion.

UK ranks number one among most liberal nations on abortion and divorce: survey

In a gut-wrenching reality, a couple in Florida are waiting to bid farewell to their unborn child in a few weeks after the baby is delivered in the wake of the elimination of abortion rights in the country by the US Supreme Court last year.

No abortion rights! Hapless Florida couple to await baby's death after delivery

In a call to safeguard women's right to safe and legal abortion, Poland's health minister Adam Niedzielski on Monday termed the struggle of a mentally disabled 14-year-old girl rape victim "unacceptable.

Poland's health minister rebukes abortion denial to 14-year-old rape victim, 'conscience clause' back in focus

Thousands of abortion opponents rallied in Washington for the 50th annual "March for Life," marking a new chapter for a movement that has organized for decades around overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that recognized a women's right to an abortion.

Abortion opponents call for stricter bans at first post-Roe Washington march

The state Supreme Court of Idaho ruled on Thursday that the Constitution of Idaho did not implicitly lay down abortion as a basic right, rejecting a number of lawsuits filed by Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally.

US: Idaho Supreme Court upholds near-total abortion ban after Planned Parenthood lawsuit

Mifepristone, a medication used for abortions, can now be purchased from US pharmacies owing to a decision of the Joe Biden administration. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised retail pharmacies to dispense mifepristone as long as a licensed medical professional writes the prescription and the pharmacy complies with specified criteria.

Data lab: US allows abortion pill sale at pharmacies; its significance amid shifting abortion landscape

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is allowing retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills in the United States for the first time, the agency said on Tuesday (January 3), as more states seek to ban medication abortion.

U.S. FDA allows the sale of abortion pills at retail pharmacies

The Lower House of Spain Parliament passed a sexual and reproductive health law allowing girls aged 16 and 17 to undergo abortions without parental consent. The country will also provide paid leaves for women with severe menstrual pains.

Spain passes sexual, reproductive health law; abortion now free in public health clinics

Reports say the Nigerian military has been running a secret mass abortion programme for women raped by the Boko Haram insurgents. Abortions are conducted without the consent of the women. For how long will women's bodies be politicised? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Nigerian military's secret abortion programme

Lawmakers in the French parliament have moved a step closer to becoming the first country in the world to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. Watch full video to know more.

Abortion a constitution right in France soon?

Abortion a constitutional right in France soon?

Conservative activists in the U.S. want FDA to recall Mifepristone. They say the abortion pill was approved in a haste & could prove to be dangerous for women & girls. How true are their claims? Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Activists want FDA to ban mifepristone

Americans have voted in the midterm elections 2022 for members of the House of Representatives and Senate. During the midterm polls, the ballot majorly featured concerns ranging from abortion to the environment, from guns to sports betting, and even the legalisation of marijuana in some states.

From marijuana to abortion: How did referendums fare in US midterm polls 2022?

Abortion rights were one of the major issues for both the Democratic Party as well as the Republican Party ahead of the United States midterm elections 2022. The overturning of the historic Roe v Wade judgement by the US supreme court resulted in a major split of opinion among the voters and four states had related regulation on the ballot on Wednesday.

US midterm elections: Michigan, Kentucky lead state abortion rights wins

Inflation and abortion are the top voter concern on election day. The turnout has been much more expensive than anticipated. It's being seen as a sign of how crucial this year's midterms have become.

US Midterm Elections: Inflation and abortion top voter concerns

Women in New Zealand will now be able to call in and request an abortion. In this process which will start on Tuesday (November 1), women will have access to medical abortion in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.

Just a call away: After UK and Wales, New Zealand launches telemedicine services for abortion

New Zealand announces that it will allow citizens to access abortion services over the phone. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details

WION Fineprint | New Zealanders will be able to access abortions over the phone

In yet another controversy, a woman in the United States says Herschel Walker encouraged her to have an abortion. Watch this report for all the details.

Herschel Walker faces another controversy: Walker paid for a woman's abortion

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