Ireland fights abortion reform amid threats to Kenny
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny faces a flood of threatening messages from anti abortion activists accusing him of murder as his 2 year old government pushes a bill to ease Ireland's blanket abortion ban. The measure would allow abortions only to save the woman's life and sets out rare cases where doctors may act. An Irish Times poll shows broad support for more rights but notable opposition to self harm as a grounds.
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Ireland
Irish Times
Greece crisis as state broadcaster ERT shut down
Greek coalition fails to agree on closing the state broadcaster ERT. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras brands ERT finished as protests mount and unions threaten a general strike. Government plans a slimmer ERT to reopen by summer's end amid bailout pressure.
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Erdogan open to referendum on project ending Gezi protests
Turkey's government proposed a referendum on the Istanbul development project that sparked protests in Gezi Park. Erdogan aides cited the offer after a meeting with activists, though protesters and protest groups said they were not represented. Police used tear gas and water cannon in Ankara as demonstrations continued across cities.
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