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Polish parliament rejects near-total abortion ban after protests

Following protests by tens of thousands of women, Polish lawmakers on Oct. 6 rejected plans for a near-total ban on abortion, in a hastily arranged vote that marks the first major domestic setback for the conservative government.

WARSAW – Reuters

Warsa 1aThe ruling Law and Justice party (PIS) unexpectedly withdrew its support for draft…

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