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Deep-rooted son preference fuels sex-selective abortions in India, leading to millions of fewer female births by 2030. Despite legal bans, illegal networks facilitate prenatal sex determination and terminations, driven by cultural pressures and financial anxieties. While some areas show slow improvement in sex ratios, demand for sons persists.

Jean Paul-Sartre once said: Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you, and America – with its freedom from Britain and other colonial powers – develop its own peculiarities, one of which is the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a night where the press and the White House ostensibly bury their differences over a few shots. Normally those shots are jokes like Obama’s anger translator or Reagan dialling in after an assassination attempt, but this year they came from the barrel of a deranged gunman who had managed to waltz past security.

USA-ABORTION/ (UPDATE 6)UPDATE 6-Texas, Ohio top courts allow abortion bans to take effect

The South Carolina Supreme Court has declined to reconsider a recent ruling upholding the state's ban on abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Opponents argue that this ban will prevent women from terminating pregnancies after about six weeks. Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers had requested the court to reconsider its ruling, stating that it did not define what constitutes a "fetal heartbeat" under the law

J.D. Vance, running mate of Donald Trump, clarified that Trump does not support a national abortion ban and prefers state-level decisions on the matter. This statement follows earlier comments suggesting Trump might veto such legislation. Trump's evolving stance on abortion continues to cause confusion among supporters and reflects broader national debates.

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Senator JD Vance’s claim that Donald Trump would veto a federal abortion ban if re-elected. Warren argued that even without a ban, Trump's administration would still impose restrictions. She referenced the historic Comstock Act and urged voters to support pro-abortion rights candidates to ensure the restoration of nationwide access to abortion.

The Wisconsin supreme court has reversed the state's 1849 abortion ban. The court decided that a more recent law takes precedence. This law criminalizes abortions only when the fetus is viable outside the womb. The ruling concludes a three-year legal battle. It reaffirms that current laws focused on fetal viability are now in effect.

Donald Trump said Sunday he favors a national abortion ban after a certain number of weeks, with exceptions -- but did not confirm how many weeks, leaving his stance on a top US election issue murky. Trump noted bans on abortion after a certain number of weeks do exist elsewhere, notably in France and other European countries.

In Texas, the death of 18-year-old Neveah Crain emphasizes the difficulties created by the state’s abortion ban following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Despite experiencing severe health crises during her second trimester, Crain received insufficient care due to the restrictive laws. This situation highlights the potential risks faced by pregnant women under such regulations.

Amber Nicole Thurman, a 28-year-old single mother from Georgia, died after complications arose during an abortion procedure delayed by Georgia’s six-week abortion ban. This incident is the first verified death linked to such bans post-Roe v Wade. A state committee deemed her death preventable if timely medical intervention had been provided.

Republican candidate JD Vance stated that re-elected Trump wouldn't support a national abortion ban, preferring states to decide. Vance's remarks followed Democratic criticism over Trump’s role in overturning Roe v Wade. Although Trump reassured voters on reproductive rights, anti-abortion advocates and figures like Elizabeth Warren questioned their commitment, citing inconsistency in Trump’s stance.

“There is need to normalise the fact that a lot of people don't just have abortions due to emergencies. A lot of us are not ready, and that should be respected. It is a huge, expensive, life-changing event. We don't always have family support of a partner. Some of us are young. "

The Wyoming Supreme Court is set to hear arguments regarding the state's abortion bans, including a first-of-its-kind ban on abortion pills. These laws, challenged by women and nonprofits, were previously blocked by a lower court judge who cited a state constitutional amendment. Meanwhile, Wellspring Health Access, Wyoming's sole abortion clinic, faces additional legal hurdles concerning new regulations and mandatory ultrasounds.

Texas' new abortion ban, the strictest in the nation, stood on Thursday after the US Supreme Court refused to block it, dealing a major blow to abortion rights by leaving in place the state law, which prohibits the vast majority of abortions.

Elon Musk, while supporting Donald Trump, states that abortion is murder if a baby can survive outside the womb, highlighting the complexity of the issue. He criticizes education for instilling fear in young girls about motherhood, emphasizing that having children can bring unparalleled joy.

Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has expressed her support for an extreme abortion ban at six weeks after conception, which has drawn criticism from the Biden-Harris campaign. The ban, also known as a "fetal heartbeat bill," would make abortion illegal as early as six weeks gestational age. The Biden-Harris campaign called Haley an anti-abortion extremist and accused her of wanting to take away women's freedoms. They also criticized her for running on a dangerous agendas.

A Georgia judge has invalidated the state's six-week abortion ban, deeming it unconstitutional. This decision allows abortions up to 22 weeks, overturning a restrictive 2019 law. Judge Robert McBurney emphasized women's autonomy and rights over their own bodies, noting that fetal survival outside the womb should be a crucial consideration.

Voters in Missouri and six other states approved ballot measures to protect abortion rights, marking a significant pushback against restrictions enacted after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, attempts to further restrict abortion access failed in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, signed a law banning almost all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy following its approval by the Republican-dominated state legislature. The move provides DeSantis, who is expected to seek the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, with a key victory among the party's voters.

Kamala Harris has strongly criticized Donald Trump and his party over their abortion policies, labeling them as hypocrites. She attributed Trump's abortion ban to the deaths of two women in Georgia and stressed the importance of addressing women's healthcare needs. Harris also condemned restrictive state laws enacted after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed support for abortion rights in Florida, countering Donald Trump's stance on a six-week abortion ban. She criticized Trump's restrictive policies, stating the government should not interfere in women's healthcare. Harris pledged to restore reproductive freedom and women's autonomy over healthcare decisions if elected President.

A judge in Wyoming will soon decide on the state's abortion bans, including the first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on medication-induced abortions. The decision will likely be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court. The judge has previously blocked the laws from taking effect, showing sympathy for arguments that they violate women's rights. The bans were challenged by four women, including two obstetricians, and two nonprofit organizations. The bans are also argued to violate a 2012 state constitutional amendment. Only two clinics in Wyoming provide abortions, and one is scheduled to close due to rising costs.

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues. The court will hear arguments in April regarding the Idaho law, which has been blocked in hospital emergencies. This is the second major abortion dispute since the court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The Biden administration argues that hospitals receiving Medicare funds must provide emergency care, including abortion, despite state laws. President Biden objects to the court's decision and vows to defend a woman's access to emergency care under federal law.

Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump's stance on abortion rights during a debate, emphasizing her support for reinstating Roe v. Wade. She condemned Trump-backed abortion bans in over 20 states as draconian and immoral. Trump defended state-level regulation and emphasized his support for In vitro fertilisation (IVF). The debate underscores the high stakes of the upcoming election.

A Missouri judge rules that state lawmakers did not aim to impose religious beliefs with a strict abortion ban. The ban, enacted after Roe v. Wade was overturned, prohibits most abortions in Missouri.