Birth control coverage rule fuels employer opt out debate
A Republican bill in Arizona would let all employers decline contraceptive coverage if it conflicts with religious or moral beliefs. It could force employees to prove medical reasons for drugs like birth control, tying reimbursement to stated purpose such as acne rather than pregnancy prevention.
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Spain Hit by Worst Drought in 70 Years Cripples Farms
In Robres Fernando Luna condemns a barley sprout as Spain endures its driest winter since 1930s, with rainfall under 30 percent of normal December to February. Reservoirs average 62 percent nationwide but only 20 percent in Huesca, costing billions in lost harvests and thousands of jobs.
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Taliban halts talks with U S amid Afghan pullback stance
U S and Afghan officials face a setback as insurgents suspend contacts with Washington while Kabul rejects deep fielding of U S troops in rural areas until 2014 withdrawal. Karzai demands troops stay on bases. violence toll and Quran burning accusations complicate efforts.
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Seattle attorney for Bundy case to represent Afghan shooting suspect
Seattle defense lawyer John Henry Browne says he may represent a 38-year-old staff sergeant from Joint Base Lewis-McChord tied to a mass shooting in Afghanistan. Browne notes the soldier, twice wounded in Iraq, is hesitant about deployment and has two young children. He met the family and will travel to custody if needed.
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SWIFT cuts off Iranian banks under EU sanctions
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication announces it will sever ties with about 30 Iranian banks and subsidiaries to enforce EU sanctions. The move tightens Tehran’s financial isolation, potentially hindering oil trade and remittances, with EU leaders saying no specialized messaging will be provided to sanctioned entities.
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