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Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message

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Updated on Jan 01, 2025 04:07 PM IST

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In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

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Published on Dec 27, 2024 09:47 PM IST

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Demand for abortion pills skyrockets as women stockpile after Trump's election

Several reproductive-health organizations and companies said that the demand for emergency contraceptives has increased since the election

Abortion access was one of the key ballot measures during the US presidential elections(AP)

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Published on Nov 12, 2024 12:20 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Katie Porter accused of ‘brainwashing’ her daughter after contentious interview

Netizens lambasted Katie Porter after her contentious storytime on The Issue Is went viral on social media. Elon Musk and swimmer Riley Gaines also slammed her.

Katie Porter faces severe backlash after saying that her daughter, 12, is worried about not being able to get an abortion if she gets raped.(X)

world news

Published on Nov 10, 2024 05:26 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Abortion rights on the line: How US states voted on key legislation

A look at how US states voted on abortion ballot measures in the election: Full detailed statewide results below.

People at an election night watch party react after an abortion rights amendment to the Missouri constitution passed, Tuesday in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(AP)

world news

Published on Nov 06, 2024 11:20 AM IST

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Abortion rights supporters lose on Florida ballot measure, but win in 3 other st

It’s the first ballot measure victory for abortion opponents in any state since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Beth Weinstein rallies in supporter of Yes on Amendment 4 regarding abortion in Florida outside of the polling place at the courthouse(AP)

world news

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 09:36 AM IST

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Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York

New Yorkers cling to suburban seats they won 2 years ago by seizing on fears of crime, and Democrats warn them that a right-wing Congress might ban abortion.

world news

Published on Nov 06, 2024 08:08 AM IST

AP |

70% voters dissatisfied or angry with how things are going in the US: Exit poll

American voters prioritize democracy, abortion, and the economy in the presidential election, with nearly 60% ranking democracy first.

A voter, center, receives assistance from a poll worker before voting on Election Day in Waltham, US.(AP)

world news

Published on Nov 06, 2024 06:45 AM IST

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Donald Trump snaps at reporter after question on abortion: ‘Stop talking’

Donald Trump also said that he has done ‘a great job bringing it back to the states’.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump visits his campaign headquarters, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (AP)

world news

Published on Nov 06, 2024 02:52 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Texas abortion ban kills teen after she was refused life-saving medical care

A Texas teen tragically lost her life after she was stopped from getting life-saving medical care due to the state’s ban on abortion.

Texas abortion ban claims life of 18-year-old Nevaeh Crain (GoFundMe)

world news

Published on Nov 05, 2024 09:10 AM IST

BySumanti Sen

Abortion to Zelensky: The A-Z of the US presidential elections

The 2024 election hinges on a single question; the turnout of women, and the extent of the gender gap in the support for the two candidates.

Viewers cheer as they watch a debate between Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump on Sept. 10, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP FILE)

world news

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 01:30 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha

US NSA Sullivan’s wife roasted in broken English by Congresswoman Lily Tang

Maggie Goodlander, the wife of US NSA's Jake Sullivan, got brutally mocked during a Granite State Debate against Lily Tang Williams.

Lily Tang Williams of Weare, the Republican nominee and Chinese-born “survivor of communism,” who got US citizenship in 1994, faced off against Groton, a native of Nashua, Yale Law graduate, and member of the politically connected Tampsoi family of Nashua, Maggie Goodlander.(X)

world news

Published on Nov 02, 2024 08:10 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

US democracy is under scanner

The world awaits as Americans decide between disruption and continuity. But first, it needs to show it can hold elections peacefully and all sides respect results unhesitatingly

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 21: A poll worker directs a voter to a polling station set up inside of the Little Haiti Cultural Complex as Early Voting begins on October 21, 2024, in Miami, Florida. Early voting runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 3 in Miami-Dade and Broward. People head to the polls to decide, among other races, the next president of the United States. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JOE RAEDLE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

editorials

Published on Nov 01, 2024 09:31 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

11-year-old sex assault victim gets court nod to terminate 30-week pregnancy

The Bombay High court said that the girl will undergo the abortion on Thursday itself at the government-run JJ Hospital.

The minor was sexually assaulted and hence wanted to undergo an abortion.

india news

Published on Oct 31, 2024 03:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Abortion bans are top of mind for young women in North Carolina as they consider Harris or Trump

world news

Published on Oct 24, 2024 10:00 AM IST

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Trump laughs as Comedian Andrew Schulz asks awkward question about Barron: Watch

Donald Trump reacted to a strange question from Comedian Andrew Schulz on abortion, suggesting that Barron could be impacted by the former President's policies.

Donald Trump was asked if he still supports a ban on abortion since his son Barron has been “unleashed in New York City.”(AFP)

world news

Published on Oct 10, 2024 04:37 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Alex Cooper breaks silence amidst massive flak over Kamala Harris interview

As some of the viewers blasted Alex Cooper for propagating political agenda, the podcaster has now explained why she decided to interview Kamala Harris.

Alex Cooper revealed that the podcast also contacted with Trump with the intention of inviting him to discuss women's rights on the program, emphasising that “this isn't a one-sided conversation.”(Reuters)

world news

Published on Oct 07, 2024 08:16 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Could abortion hold the keys to the White House for Kamala Harris?

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin, US, on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Harris on Friday spotlighted the death of a woman in Georgia who was unable to obtain access to a legal abortion, laying the blame on Donald Trump and his role in the US Supreme Court overturning protections for the procedure. Photographer: Alex Wroblewski/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)

world news

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:18 AM IST

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Vance makes a comeback in VP debate with Walz, but refuses to accept 2020 verdict

VP debates have traditionally had almost no impact on the elections, but given how close the current race is, even marginal shifts in swing states can end up making a difference

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)

world news

Published on Oct 02, 2024 08:49 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha

Sean Diddy Combs hit with new sexual assault lawsuit: ‘Bite mark on…'

A model has filed a new lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, claiming the disgraced rapper impregnated her and then harassed her to go for an abortion.

Jane Doe has alleged that Sean Diddy Combs' employees forced her to travel to visit the music mogul by using “coercive and harassing language.”(REUTERS)

entertainment

Published on Sep 27, 2024 11:07 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Trump says women would ‘no longer’ think about abortion if he wins the election

Despite Trump's claims, 63 percent of American adults have demanded legal abortion in most cases

WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 21: Republican presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump greets his granddaughter Carolina onstage at a campaign rally at the Aero Center Wilmington on September 21, 2024 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Trump is returning to Wilmington, North Carolina after his previous scheduled rally in April was canceled because of a thunderstorm. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

world news

Published on Sep 22, 2024 04:23 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ‘both against life’ on this

During a flight press conference, Pope Francis condemned both Harris and Trump for their positions on some key topics, and labelled them “against life.”

Pope Francis holds a news conference aboard the papal plane on his flight back after his 12-day journey across Southeast Asia and Oceania, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Guglielmo Mangiapane/Pool Photo via AP)(AP)

world news

Published on Sep 14, 2024 02:20 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Harris holds her own in big debate versus Trump

In a heated debate, Kamala Harris challenged Donald Trump on key issues, putting him on the defensive and gaining support, including from Taylor Swift.

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday. (AFP)

india news

Updated on Sep 12, 2024 12:47 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha, Washington

JD Vance reacts as Trump throws him under the bus on federal abortion ban issue

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday engaged in a debate over abortion, an issues where polls indicate the US Vice President holds a political advantage.

In an attempt to disassociate himself from JD Vance's assertion that the previous president would veto a nationwide abortion ban, Trump claimed that his running mate wasn't speaking for him at the time and that he hadn't discussed the matter with the Ohio Senator.

world news

Updated on Sep 11, 2024 10:32 AM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Media laughs as ABC host debunks Trump’s controversial baby killing claim

During the presidential debate, Linsey Davis refuted Trump's abortion claims, stating no state permits post-birth killings.

Former US President Donald Trump and US Vice President Kamala Harris are shown on screen in the spin room during the second presidential debate (Bloomberg)

world news

Published on Sep 11, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Mental health risk: Delhi HC allows woman to abort 22-week foetus

The court said the pregnancy, from a transient live-in relationship, was complicating her circumstances further amid prevailing social stigmas.

The woman in question had married in 2016 and gave birth to a girl in 2017, but her husband abandoned her and their daughter, and his whereabouts are not known to her. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Published on Aug 20, 2024 08:13 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

JD Vance stokes fresh row with bizarre remarks on women's abortion right

JD Vance, who has been facing backlash over his “childless cat ladies” remarks, has stoke a controversy with his bizarre views on family and abortion right.

In his latest interview, Senator JD Vance, R-Ohio was questioned about suburban women's concerns around abortion access.(AP)

world news

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 11:14 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Ayodhya gangrape: Legal proceedings afoot for DNA tests

The UP Police on July 30 arrested Moid Khan, who ran a bakery, and his employee Raju Khan, in connection with the minor’s rape.

Ayodhya: A bulldozer being used to demolish the bakery of Moid Khan who is accused of allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl, in Ayodhya, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.(PTI)

cities

Updated on Aug 08, 2024 08:35 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Women resort to herbs, alcohol and self-harm in rising DIY abortion trend: Study

A new study reveals that more women are attempting to end their pregnancies on their own, using methods such as herbs, alcohol, or even physical harm.

Women opting for self-induced abortions more frequently after Roe v. Wade overturn, says study.(Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 31, 2024 02:41 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Dominican activists protest against a new criminal code that would maintain total abortion ban

world news

Published on Jul 18, 2024 08:31 AM IST

AP |

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Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message

In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Several reproductive-health organizations and companies said that the demand for emergency contraceptives has increased since the election

Netizens lambasted Katie Porter after her contentious storytime on The Issue Is went viral on social media. Elon Musk and swimmer Riley Gaines also slammed her.

A look at how US states voted on abortion ballot measures in the election: Full detailed statewide results below.

It’s the first ballot measure victory for abortion opponents in any state since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

New Yorkers cling to suburban seats they won 2 years ago by seizing on fears of crime, and Democrats warn them that a right-wing Congress might ban abortion.

American voters prioritize democracy, abortion, and the economy in the presidential election, with nearly 60% ranking democracy first.

Donald Trump also said that he has done ‘a great job bringing it back to the states’.

A Texas teen tragically lost her life after she was stopped from getting life-saving medical care due to the state’s ban on abortion.

The 2024 election hinges on a single question; the turnout of women, and the extent of the gender gap in the support for the two candidates.

Maggie Goodlander, the wife of US NSA's Jake Sullivan, got brutally mocked during a Granite State Debate against Lily Tang Williams.

The world awaits as Americans decide between disruption and continuity. But first, it needs to show it can hold elections peacefully and all sides respect results unhesitatingly

The Bombay High court said that the girl will undergo the abortion on Thursday itself at the government-run JJ Hospital.

Abortion bans are top of mind for young women in North Carolina as they consider Harris or Trump

Donald Trump reacted to a strange question from Comedian Andrew Schulz on abortion, suggesting that Barron could be impacted by the former President's policies.

As some of the viewers blasted Alex Cooper for propagating political agenda, the podcaster has now explained why she decided to interview Kamala Harris.

Could abortion hold the keys to the White House for Kamala Harris?

VP debates have traditionally had almost no impact on the elections, but given how close the current race is, even marginal shifts in swing states can end up making a difference

A model has filed a new lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, claiming the disgraced rapper impregnated her and then harassed her to go for an abortion.

Despite Trump's claims, 63 percent of American adults have demanded legal abortion in most cases

During a flight press conference, Pope Francis condemned both Harris and Trump for their positions on some key topics, and labelled them “against life.”

In a heated debate, Kamala Harris challenged Donald Trump on key issues, putting him on the defensive and gaining support, including from Taylor Swift.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday engaged in a debate over abortion, an issues where polls indicate the US Vice President holds a political advantage.

During the presidential debate, Linsey Davis refuted Trump's abortion claims, stating no state permits post-birth killings.

The court said the pregnancy, from a transient live-in relationship, was complicating her circumstances further amid prevailing social stigmas.

JD Vance, who has been facing backlash over his “childless cat ladies” remarks, has stoke a controversy with his bizarre views on family and abortion right.

The UP Police on July 30 arrested Moid Khan, who ran a bakery, and his employee Raju Khan, in connection with the minor’s rape.

A new study reveals that more women are attempting to end their pregnancies on their own, using methods such as herbs, alcohol, or even physical harm.

Dominican activists protest against a new criminal code that would maintain total abortion ban

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