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Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of afetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its death. An abortion can occur spontaneously due to complications during pregnancy or can be induced, in humans and other species. In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the gravida (pregnant female) is termed a therapeutic abortion, while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an elective abortion.
The term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed miscarriages.
$1m abortion crowdfunding campaign was publicity stunt for Chad Kultgen novel Strange Animals
Strange Animals author created crowdfunding page for fictional woman to draw attention to his book
Alistair Charlton Jul 07, 2015
Student crowdfunding $1million from pro-lifers to stop her having an abortion
An anonymous US student is looking to raise $1m in three days to prevent her having an abortion
David Gilbert Jul 03, 2015
Poland: Drone to deliver DIY abortion drugs to women
It will fly off from Frankfurt, Germany, to a country where abortions are legally restricted.
Maria Khan Jun 22, 2015
Irish women seeking fewer abortions in UK as cost rises and online pills more available
Abortions are only allowed in Ireland in cases of dire health complications.
Graham Lanktree Jun 09, 2015
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker backs 20-week abortion ban even for rape, incest victims
Women mostly concerned about resulting pregnancies only in initial months, he says.
Mary Papenfuss Jun 04, 2015
Four Texans arrested on charges they beat rape-victim cousin, 14, into miscarriage
One mother was afraid she'd lose her children if authorities learned of rape in her home.
Mary Papenfuss Jun 03, 2015
Mediterranean migrant crisis: Pope Francis says abandoning migrants is like abortion
Leaving Mediterranean migrants to die at sea is 'attack against life'.
Maria Khan Jun 02, 2015
Charities call on new health minister Ben Gummer to reconsider anti-abortion stance
Health minister once said in an interview: 'I am personally and principally opposed to abortion'
Mark Piggott May 14, 2015
Chilean women fight against strict abortion laws with 'Termination Tips' videos
The videos, created by MilesChile, promote fake tips to induce 'accidental abortions'.
Nicole Rojas May 14, 2015
Girls star Jemima Kirke 'had abortion without anesthesia as she couldn't afford extra cost'
Kirke opened up on abortion experience to expose barriers to procedure.
Amy West Apr 15, 2015
All hail Marine Le Pen, the feminist champion of modern France
Le Pen is a modern-day Napoleon and we should salute her. As long as you ignore her horrific views on women.
Inna Shevchenko Mar 27, 2015
MPs to vote on 'explicit ban' on sex-selective abortions
The amendment was tabled by Tory MP Fiona Bruce and is designed to make the rules clearer.
Ian Silvera Feb 23, 2015
US: March for Life protest in Washington as Republicans pass abortion bill
Republicans pass law tightening restrictions on abortions as pro-life activists march outside.
David Sim Jan 23, 2015
El Salvador: Pardon for woman sentenced to 30 years in jail after miscarriage
Guadalupe spent seven years in jail after being charged with murder after suffering miscarriage
Ludovica Iaccino Jan 22, 2015
Black market abortion drugs trade increases as US clinics close at record rate
Sales of Misoprostol are rising as desperate women seek ways to terminate pregnancies.
Fiona Keating Jan 18, 2015
Parents ignore doctors' advice to abort premature baby and celebrate his first birthday
A 'non-viable foetus' labelled unborn baby proves doctors wrong after developing into a healthy one-year-old.
Maria Khan Jan 05, 2015
Watch pregnant woman give abortion protest in London a dressing down [VIDEO]
Pro-abortionist takes opponents to task for graphic protest outside clinic.
Dominic Gover Dec 04, 2014
Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral Church in Cult Allegations: 'You're Not Allowed to Have Babies There'
US televangelist accused of pressuring parishioners into having abortions and vasectomies.
Umberto Bacchi Oct 21, 2014
University of California Launches First Ever Online Abortion Course
The course covers 'Abortion stigma, aspiration abortion and restrictions that make safe abortion care inaccessible to women.'
Maria Khan Oct 09, 2014
Countries with Toughest Abortion Laws: United States, Nicaragua, El-Salvador, and Senegal
Following Spain's decision to scrap an abortion bill, IBTimes UK looks at tough abortion laws worldwide
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 23, 2014
Is Pope Francis 'To Demote' Anti-Divorce Reactionary Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke?
Head of the Apostolic Signatura set to move out of Curia for the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
Umberto Bacchi Sep 18, 2014
Richard Dawkins Makes 'Worst Comments Yet' on Twitter about Down's Syndrome Babies
Atheist believes it would be "immoral" to carry on with a pregnancy if foetus has genetic condition
Tabatha Kinder Aug 21, 2014
Senegal: Raped 11-year-old Girl Gives Birth to Twins
Raped girl was denied abortion as her life was not in danger.
Ludovica Iaccino May 19, 2014
Abortion Rates Soar for Over-35s as Women Forego Contraception
Abortions rises for women in late 30s and 40s as they believe they are too old to conceive.
Lydia Smith May 13, 2014
Josie Cunningham's Abortion Postponed after Big Brother Snub
Wannabe reality star backs down in face of outrage over casual abortion claim
Samantha Payne Apr 22, 2014
Abortion in the UK: Why Women Deserve Impartial Advice
Undercover Daily Telegraph reporters told by unregulated counsellors abortion could increase chance of breast cancer.
Lydia Smith Feb 11, 2014
Pope Francis Gives Francois Hollande the Stern Look
First foreign visit since Julie Gayet scandal for Hollande 'constructive', according to Vatican.
Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 24, 2014
China One Child Policy: Police Bust Gang Responsible for Sex-Selection Abortion
Ten people have been arrested for sending women to a clinic in Zhengzhou in the Henan Province.
Lydia Smith Jan 20, 2014
Abortions 'do not Need Doctor Approval' Say Department of Health Guidelines
Draft guidance clarifies doctor's role in advising on termination.
Lydia Smith Jan 16, 2014
Where Are All The Girls? Selective Abortions Led to Significant Drop in Females
Up to 4,700 females have failed to appear on the National Census figures in England and Wales.
Lydia Smith Jan 15, 2014
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