The Louisiana House approved a ban on most abortions, a largely symbolic bill that could go into effect only if the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark 1973 decision is overturned. The measure would allow abortion in cases when the woman's life is in danger or childbirth would permanently harm her health. The bill passed 85-17 and heads to the Senate. It could take effect only under two circumstances: if the U.S. Constitution is amended to allow states to ban abortion; or if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down its own Roe v. Wade ruling, which provided for a woman's right to an abortion. The bill is similar to a South Dakota law passed this year that is expected to land before the high court. ... http://abcnews.go.com censor News |
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Bush's Offer on Iran Talks Aimed at Winning Over China, Russia |
| The Bush administration's offer to join European allies in nuclear talks with Iran is aimed less at Iranian leaders and more at persuading Russia and China that it will take every diplomatic step before forcing.. full News |
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Taiwan leader surrenders powers |
| Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has ceded some of his powers amid a growing political crisis caused by a corruption scandal involving his family members. He said he was handing control of the cabinet to the p.. full News |
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Milosevic not poisoned, UN finds |
| There is no evidence to suggest that former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was poisoned, according to a United Nations investigation. The Hague tribunal's report said he died of a heart attack - despite .. full News |
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Chile students clash with police |
| Police in Chile have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of secondary school students in Santiago who are pressing for education reforms. More than 600 students were arrested in the capital, S.. full News |
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Troops shoot two Iraqi women at checkpoint Meantime, prime minister declares state of emergency in Basra |
| Two Iraqi women were shot to death north of Baghdad after coalition forces fired on a vehicle that failed to stop at an observation post, the U.S. military said Wednesday. Iraqi police and relatives said one of.. full News |
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