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A major battle is brewing over abortion rights in Poland
A major battle is underway over abortion rights in Poland. The country’s constitutional court, whose legitimacy has been questioned by some, has made it even harder for Polish women to get abortions. The move has been condemned by the European…
Poles voice fears of ‘Polexit’ as government defies EU over budget
Critics fear the combative tone of Polish leaders could create a dangerous momentum, which if not stopped, could lead the nation to the exit door.
Polish police criticized for using tear gas on protesters
The tear gas was used Wednesday night during the latest in a string of women-led protests against a top court ruling restricting abortion.
Poland delays implementing abortion ruling amid protests
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s right-wing government is delaying the publication and implementation of a high court ruling that tightens the abortion law and that has triggered almost two weeks of nationwide protests. A government official said Tuesday that the…
Poland's prime minister appealed for talks shortly before new round of nationwide protests began Monday. Speaking before the invitation for talks, leader of the "Women's Strike" rights organization, said the court ruling must be withdrawn.
In our news wrap Friday, an earthquake rattled parts of Turkey and Greece, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 700. The tremor knocked down buildings and triggered a small tsunami. Also, an investigation into Australia’s devastating wildfire…
Poland's prime minister has appealed for a stop to a week of angry protests against a high court ruling that tightens already strict abortion laws, amid a huge spike in the country's coronavirus infections.
With coronavirus cases surging in many central European countries, soldiers, firefighters, students and retired doctors are being asked to help shore up buckling health care systems.
In our news wrap Wednesday, demonstrators in Poland gathered for a seventh straight day over a court ruling that banned abortions of fetuses, even ones with severe abnormalities. The nationwide strike is a rare show of opposition in a country…
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