Canada marks 10th anniversary of abortion ruling
Canada observes a decade since the Supreme Court decriminalized abortion amid concerns over reduced access and rising political pressure. Provinces vary in funding, with Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Manitoba limiting coverage while others face provider shortages and fears of attacks on doctors. Morgentaler, aging icon of the movement, notes progress and warns shootings threaten continued access and training for new doctors.
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Puebla budget sparks PAN clash over funding and politics
Mexico City AP dispatch says Mexico's National Action Party accuses the Puebla state government of diverting tax funds to poorer rural districts, while the ruling party defends the budget as a poverty solution. Riot police separated protesters as lawmakers traded charges over the plan.
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National Action
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Japanese minister in Parliament apologizes over widening bribery scandal
Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto apologized in the Budget Committee for a bribery scandal involving Finance Ministry officials who tipped off banks about inspections. Two senior officials were arrested and Finance Minister Hiroshi Mitsuzuka resigned, as Hashimoto vows ethics laws and an internal probe.
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Prince Charles Visits Queen Mother in Hospital Return
Prince Charles reports Queen Mother, 97, feeling better after hip surgery at London’s King Edward VII hospital. He says she is indomitable and determined to go home soon as she regains strength following Sunday fall and successful operation. Royal grandmother took first steps Tuesday and received visitors including Princess Margaret and Princess Anne.
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Five Saudi septuplets grow slowly due to formula shortage
In Abha Saudi Arabia five of the septuplets born Jan 14 are growing slowly because the premature babies lack a specialized high calorie formula. Doctors say they are not in danger but the neonatal unit has run out of the needed milk and awaits fresh deliveries. The seven were delivered by Caesarean section to Hasna Mohammed Humair, with birth weights from about two to three pounds.
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