Japan has approved the use of the abortion pill, marking the first time that the drug will be available in the country for terminating early-stage pregnancy. Abortion is legal in Japan up to 22 weeks, however, consent from a partner is usually required and surgical procedures have been the only option until now. British pharmaceutical... Read More

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June 26, 2015

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US Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage nationwide

This is absolutely huge. Via Talking Points Memo: Gay and lesbian couples already can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The court’s ruling on Friday means the remaining 14 states, in the South and Midwest, will have to stop enforcing their bans on same-sex marriage. The outcome is the culmination of two... Read More

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February 27, 2012

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Shell Nigeria Ogoni Case: US Supreme Court fixes hearing

By Lekan Olanrewaju The U.S. Supreme Court has said it will on Tuesday listen to arguments from parties on allegations of abuses perpetrated against the people and environment of Ogoniland. There have been allegations of environmental and human rights abuses against Shell in the Ogoni region in Nigeria but the hearing will seek to determine... Read More

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