Abortion

Coroner's new rules to prevent pregnancy deaths at Irish hospitals

Philadelphia's chief medical examiner says he cannot be certain Gosnell aborted live babies - because they had degraded in freezer.

Former employee Ashley Baldwin tells court she saw foetuses moving after abortion on five occasions.

Medic Stephen Massof says 'it rained fetuses' at clinic where babies 'had spine severed'.

Battle lines drawn as North Dakota becomes most restrictive state in US on abortion rights.

Suspected human remains discovered in Clondalkin housing estate dustbin.

Justin Bieber’s mother, Pattie Mallete, co-produces anti-abortion film and draws on experiences when pregnant with pop icon

Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation from the Papacy and becomes the first in over 600 years to take this step

Race for Hampshire seat after resignation of MP Chris Huhne could bring discomfort for David Cameron.

Brady will be replaced by Monsignor Eamon Martin in two to four years’ time.

Government to draft series of measures to clarify when a pregnant woman's life is at risk.

Calls for an EU referendum are dangerous and ignore the huge benefits the EU brings to Britain, says political analyst Tim Rose

Pair will spend total of 28 years behind bars for offences dating back to 1980s.

Report says changes to guidelines would be ineffective as they are non-binding and are not subject to law.

University Hospital Galway doctors refusal to grant abortion to woman in severe pain prompts third investigation.

A third of Dorries' constituents tell new poll they are less likely to vote for her after I'm A Celebrity.

Judy Chicago meets the IBTimes UK ahead of three important UK shows and talks about women in the Middle East, the death of Savita Halappanavar and the state of feminist art.

Ostrich anus munching MP Nadine Dorries can wash away the taste of all the ghastly items she ate on 'I'm A Celebrity' by sinking a pint of 'Mad Nad bitter' - named after the Tory politician.

Savita Halappanavar, who was 17-weeks pregnant, arrived at the University Hospital Galway on 21 October complaining of back pain. She was then found to be miscarrying and died of septicaemia a week later.

Romney and the GOP party failed to seduce New America while Obama intercepted change

Human rights expert Sarah Cook says the Communist Party's latest clampdown on dissent could have a ripple effect which lasts for years.

As President Barack Obama gets elected for a second term, the latest election actually marked a pivotal point for women in the senate, congress and the power in voting.

'...Get me out of here' for rebel Dorries, as Sir George Young suspends her from Tories.

Reports suggest Dorries did not tell chief whip Sir George Young she was going to Australia - and will not waive any of her £65,000 salary.

Intransigence, ineptitude and irresponsibility have defined the current political stewardship of the global and economy.

US Republican candidate Mitt Romney defends Mormon faith and speaks about abortion in a video posted on YouTube

Washington Republican congressional candidate John Koster comment on abortion and rape risks alienating women voters from Mitt Romney.

Baby hitmaker is facing a lawsuit from a man alleging to be the father of his girlfriend Selena Gomez.

Indiana Senate candidate's remark on conception triggers wave of criticism.

200 anti-abortion protesters rally outside Marie Stopes private abortion clinic in Belfast.