Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as women and girls endanger their lives
Sierra Leone could become the second country in West Africa to decriminalize abortion
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Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar on abortion law, Musk, Trump during debate
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Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day
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Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto
Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measureABC News - Mar. 5 -
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump's second term beganABC News - Mar. 5 -
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
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Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa
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Leon Goretzka grabs the glory in first Germany appearance since 2023
Leon Goretzka marked his return to international soccer by scoring what could prove to be a crucial goal for Germany’s Nations League chances. Making his first Germany appearance since November ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
The Ariel Helwani Show | Leon Edwards, Jeremy Stephens, Bo Nickal, Gordon Ryan, Dave Lovell and more
Join us live on Uncrowned as Ariel Helwani sets the table for the week to come in combat sports with a stacked lineup featuring Leon Edwards and more.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17
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