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'I was terrified I was going to die.' Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions

'I was terrified I was going to die.' Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A 27-year-old Brazilian woman, who said she became pregnant after being raped in March during Carnival in Brasilia, should have been granted access to a legal abortion.
In Uganda, a tougher bicycle offers hope for better health coverage in rural areas

In Uganda, a tougher bicycle offers hope for better health coverage in rural areas

LIRA, Uganda (AP) — The bicycle parked in Lucy Abalo’s compound doesn’t belong to her. Any one of the hundreds of people in her village can show up and ask to use it. A man might wish to take his pregnant wife for a checkup.
Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she's "thrilled" councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city.
B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke 'questionable' for rematch with Bombers due to injury

B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke 'questionable' for rematch with Bombers due to injury

SURREY — The B.C. Lions may be without their No. 1 quarterback when they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.
Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal

Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal

OTTAWA — Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on medical assistance in dying — something a UN committee called for earlier this spring.
New measles cases increase for third week in northern Ontario public health unit

New measles cases increase for third week in northern Ontario public health unit

TORONTO — A northern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection in April is now seeing dozens of new cases for the third week in a row.
Ducks return to a Long Island farm that lost its entire flock to the bird flu

Ducks return to a Long Island farm that lost its entire flock to the bird flu

AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Corwin knew there was a problem at his family’s commercial duck farm in Long Island when he spotted scores of dead or lethargic birds during a barn inspection in January.
The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it

The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it's unclear how many in the U.S.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors , a jolting setback to transgender rights.
Families of trans kids worry about what's next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care

Families of trans kids worry about what's next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about the future.