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Roe v. Wade anniversary: Study says 'unsafe' abortions on rise
Roe v. Wade, the landmark legislation legalizing abortion in the United States, marks its 39th year this week. As Americans debate abortion rights in the midst of an election year, a new study indicates abortion rates are steadying worldwide, though the frequency of dangerous abortions is rising. Here are the answers to five questions related to abortion laws globally, and their effects on women.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/22
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Maundy Thursday: Queen Elizabeth gives out money, Czech children go skinny dipping
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, falling every year on the day before Good Friday.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/05
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/31
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Was Yasser Arafat poisoned? (+video)
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat died in 2004, but the cause of death has yet to be determined. Samples were taken from Arafat's corpse on Tuesday; investigators hope to determine whether he was poisoned by spring 2013.
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France to support Palestinian bid for UN status
The Palestinians have lobbied for European support for their bid at non-member status at the United Nations. Approval would boost Palestinian efforts to gain international recognition.
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Stefan Karlsson
Six types of European economic trendsRecent EU data shows great divergences in Europe between different countries in economic growth, Karlsson writes.
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Irish abortion debate inflamed by pregnant woman's death
The death of Savita Halappanavar, who was reportedly denied an abortion when miscarrying, has upped the urgency of Ireland's current review of its near-total abortion ban.
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Opinion: Finding uncommon community after superstorm Sandy
The older Italian couple had narrowly escaped superstorm Standy. Their Staten Island home had not. As we carried debris with other volunteers, we came to know them. My friends and I spend most of our days emailing, but today, we worked – together. These encounters are too rare.
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Abortion debate heats up in Ireland as law revision looms
A team of experts is set to issue recommendations on how to clarify once-staunchly Catholic Ireland's abortion laws, spurring both pro-life and pro-choice groups to take to the streets.
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Backchannels
Yasser Arafat killed by radiation poisoning?An Al Jazeera report argues that's likely, sparking a renewed flurry of speculation about how the Palestinian leader died.
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Chief Justice Roberts fends off speculation about his health-care ruling
Some analysts say Chief Justice John Roberts switched sides in upholding the Affordable Care Act. He jokes that he's headed to an 'impregnable island fortress' to avoid such questions.
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Lockerbie convict dies, closing dark chapter for Libya
Abdel Baset al-Megrahi was the only person ever convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. He died at home in Tripoli Sunday, nearly three years after his release from Scottish prison.
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Global News Blog
Did Caravaggio meet a grisly end - with the Vatican's complicity?Citing documents from the Vatican Secret Archives, an Italian historian argues that 17th-century documents reveal Renaissance artist Caravaggio was assassinated by the Knights of Malta.
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Spain leads Europe's rebellion against German austerity
Prime Minister Mario Rajoy told EU officials that Spain would not meet its deficit target for 2012. Other countries, struggling to avoid further recession, may follow suit.
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Can American manufacturing really be cornerstone of economic revival?
For decades, the US manufacturing sector has shriveled, but President Obama now envisions it as an engine of a revived US economy. The basis of his optimism may be hopes for 'advanced' manufacturing.
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Roe v. Wade anniversary: Study says 'unsafe' abortions on rise
Roe v. Wade, the landmark legislation legalizing abortion in the United States, marks its 39th year this week. As Americans debate abortion rights in the midst of an election year, a new study indicates abortion rates are steadying worldwide, though the frequency of dangerous abortions is rising. Here are the answers to five questions related to abortion laws globally, and their effects on women.
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New solution to European debt crisis: refinancing Europe's banks?
As the global economy founders, refinancing Europe's banks to deal with the debt crisis might be preferable to bailing out countries, experts say – and politicians are starting to agree.
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Stefan Karlsson
Europe's population stats show new trendsLuxembourg's population grew at the fastest rate, while Ireland had the highest birth rate, new figures from Eurostat show
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Arab refugee influx causes Europe to rethink its open borders
France wants to overhaul the Schengen agreement, which allows free movement across European borders. A key issue: including large groups of immigrants among the potential 'threats to public order' that allow temporary internal border controls.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/22
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Maundy Thursday: Queen Elizabeth gives out money, Czech children go skinny dipping
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, falling every year on the day before Good Friday.
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Terrorism & Security
NATO blames 'fluid' ground situation for airstrikes hitting Libyan rebelsNATO airstrikes in Libya may have killed rebel forces, but commanders have refused to apologize despite increasingly strained relations between the rebels and the military alliance.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/05
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Italy rejects Qaddafi, recognizes Libyan rebel government
Italy today became the third nation to recognize Libya's rebels as the legitimate government, dealing a blow to attempts by Muammar Qaddafi and his sons to negotiate a diplomatic settlement.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/31
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Both sides of Libya's conflict attempt to woo a divided Europe
Muammar Qaddafi sent envoys to Europe ahead of an EU summit Friday on the Libyan conflict. Libyan rebels are also courting European support and won recognition from France.
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Britain's SAS in Libya: What happened there?
The confusion surrounding the detention and then release of several British nationals – including members of the Special Air Service – in Libya has generated as much interest as the incident itself. However, little information is available on why a group of British men arrived unauthorized and unannounced in Libya. Below is an overview of what can be confirmed about the incident.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/02
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