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Abortion

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. Read More

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Actor Russell Crowe arrives at the European Premiere of "Man of Steel" at a cinema in Leicester Square, central London, June 12, 2013.
Russell Crowe Throws Support For PM Julia Gillard Amid Gender Debate; "Leader Through Tough Times"

By IBTimes AU

Amid the gender wars between Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Liberal "men in blue ties", certified alpha male Russell Crowe made it known which side of the fence he's in as he expressed support for the often criticised but equally hard-hitting lady leader on social media. (8:32 am)

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US Congressman Michael Burgess
US Congressman Michael Burgess: Abortion Wrong Because Male Foetuses Masturbate

By IBTimes UK

Anti-abortion Texas Congressman argues that sonograms show 15-week foetuses 'feel pleasure.' (7:23 pm)

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Ariel Castro
Cleveland Kidnapping Indictment Reveal More Horrible Truths as Ariel Castro Pleaded NOT GUILTY

By IBTimes AU

Trial for Cleveland suspect Ariel Castro subjects victim Amanda berry, Michelle Knight and Gina de Jesus to more emotional pain (Jun 18)

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Jiah Khan
Boyfriend Of Bollywood Actress Jiah Khan Arrested For Abetting Her Suicide

By IBTimes AU

The boyfriend of tragic Bollywood actress Jiah Khan has been arrested on suspicion of abetting her suicide. Suraj Pancholi, the son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, was apparently the man mentioned in her suicide letter as the one who "ruined" her life. (Jun 17)

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Jiah Khan
Jiah Nafisa Khan Suicide: Police Investigate Physical Relationship; Sooraj Has Temper Issues, Say Friends

By IBTimes IN

Mumbai Police are investigating the 'physical relationship' angle in the Jiah Khan suicide case following Sooraj Pancholi's confession of his year long live-in relationship with the actress. (Jun 14)

The Dalai Lama
PM Julia Gillard Refused to Meet with the Dalai Lama

By IBTimes AU

In an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the Dalai Lama was asked how he feels about PM Gillard’s refusal to meet him. (Jun 14)

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Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan Reacts to Jiah Nafisa Khan's Suicide: One Should Respect Life More Than Love, Says King Khan

By IBTimes IN

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reacted to actress Jiah Nafisa Khan's suicide, saying that one should not give up life for love. (Jun 14)

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Julia Gillard Tim Mathieson
Australia's PM Julia Gillard on the Sexism Barricade

By IBTimes UK

Australian Prime Minister's anti-misogyny campaign descends into farce as radio host asks Gillard if husband is gay. (Jun 13)

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Dalai Lama
The Next Dalai Lama Could Be a Woman

By IBTimes UK

Exiled leader suggests successor could be first woman to head Tibetan Buddhist movement. (Jun 13)

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Dalai Lama
My Successor Could Be a Woman, Says Dalai Lama

By IBTimes IN

Dalai Lama in a press conference at Sydney, Australia, has said that his successor could be a woman. The spiritual leader was taking questions regarding the current gender conflict centring Prime Minister Julia Gillard when he made the remark. (Jun 13)

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