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Facebook and Instagram have begun removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access. The news follows the Supreme Court ’s decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure. Roe v Wade guaranteed a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion , but Justice Samuel Alito and the other members of the court gave states power to legislate abortions at a state level. Previously, women had total autonomy to terminate a pregnancy during the first trimester, and allowed some state influence over abortions in the second and third trimesters. “We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled,” Justice Alito wrote in a draft of an opinion dated 10 February. “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives”. Recommended Ireland Baldwin reveals story of sexual assault and abortion amid Roe v Wade overturn Social media companies ‘should … [Read more...] about Facebook and Instagram remove posts offering abortion pills to women who need them

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday told Ukraine's parliament that while the country was firmly on the path toward EU membership, there is still some way to go before accession into the bloc. In a video address to the Rada, the EU chief said that Ukraine had a "very clear European perspective" and said "the next steps are within your reach, but they will require hard work." Ukraine's reconstruction and EU membership 'go hand in hand' Von der Leyen highlighted the progress Ukraine had made, noting that Kyiv had filed its application for EU membership just days after Russia's invasion and had managed to provide the necessary information "in record time." She told the parliament that the international community was mobilizing to support efforts to rebuild Ukraine and said the process was closely linked to the country's bid for EU membership. "Your European path and the reconstruction of the country will go hand in hand," von der Leyen said, … [Read more...] about EU chief: Ukraine needs to give anti-corruption reforms ‘teeth’

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BUDGET'S HEALTH BOOST Free doctors visits are being extended to 13-year-olds and the Government has moved to make GP visits for the poorest up to $30 cheaper. A $2.2b injection into the Health Sector over four years is expected to relieve pressure on struggling District Health Boards, with an extra $100m tagged to addressing burgeoning deficits across 19 of the 20 DHBs. However Pharmac has lost nearly $200m in reprioritised funds, that it would use to purchase medicines on behalf of DHBs. And the previous Government's $100m fund for mental health projects has also been placed back into the pool of health funding, to be put to other projects. GP's POLICY: The cost of GP appointments for all holders of a Community Services Card would be cut by up to $30. It was expected to cost $60m in the first year, and $365m over four years. Access to Community Services Cards was also being widened to any person in a Housing NZ home, … [Read more...] about Budget 2018: What you need to know about the health boost

This past April in Quetta, the bleached-gray, drought-stricken capital of the Pakistani border province of Baluchistan, I awoke to explosions and gunfire. In search of the violence, my translator, Jamil, and I jumped into a four-wheel-drive Toyota and raced through the section of town inhabited by Pashtoon tribesmen. Suddenly we were surrounded by Pakistani soldiers, who forced us out of the car and pointed assault rifles in our faces. While they searched us, I saw two other soldiers with automatic weapons run along a high wall a few feet from where we stood. Shots rang out from inside the adjacent compound. By 11:00 a.m. five people had been killed and twenty wounded, and a large cache of weapons had been confiscated in a raid on the Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami (Pashtoon National People's Party), a group supporting an independent "Pashtoonistan" created out of Pakistani territory. The party stood accused of murders and kidnapping. Security forces claimed victory, but reports later … [Read more...] about The Lawless Frontier

By Emmanuel Igunza Published 5 July 2017 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Many thousands of Eritreans have fled the country for Europe in search for a better life. A multinational initiative is now trying to stem the flow of migrants to Europe by training refugees and giving them jobs in neighbouring Ethiopia. "I was not sure we would make it across. I am so relieved we are here," says 19-year-old Salama - not his real name. Together with his friend Abiro, they have been walking for two days from Eritrea, without any food or water. At one point, they claim to have been shot at by government soldiers who are stationed along the heavily militarised border between Ethiopia and Eritrea. "The reason for fleeing from our country is because the Eritrean government keeps on forcing us to join the national service and we are wanted in our homeland. "We walked through the … [Read more...] about Can jobs in Ethiopia keep Eritrean refugees out of Europe?

IF one is to believe the bulk of news stories, the typical American voters these days are affluent white mothers ("soccer moms") and fathers, living in the suburbs and probably involved in the information economy ("wired workers"), whose interest in government reflects their relatively privileged position: "No big programs, please, because we don't really need them, but little, cheap ones are okay, provided they target one of our few remaining problems." • "Soccer moms.... were America's most wanted voters, and their every wish turned up on some politician's list of promises: child tax credits, education tax breaks, scholarships, V-chips, school uniforms, longer childbirth stays, time off for teacher conferences, even a breast cancer web site. Some called it pandering, others family friendliness" ( USA Today, November 6, 1996). • "Wired workers are the wave of the future, political analysts say. Political parties will learn to surf the new demographics, or go under. Wired … [Read more...] about America’s Forgotten Majority

Today marks 15 years since Apple’s co-founder, Steve Jobs, revealed the very first iPhone to the world. It has become Apple’s defining product and, many would argue, the flagship device around which the entire company is positioned . A decade and a half later, there are few products that have managed to reach a similar level of brand recognition. Announced to an eager audience in 2007, the iPhone has revolutionised how we communicate and even how we live day to day. And this year, we’re expected the 14th iteration of the device to be announced some time in September. The large-screen revolution The iPhone was released in the United States in June 2007, and in a further six countries in November (but notably not in Australia). From the launch of Mac computers in the 1970s to the iPod in 2001, Apple already knew how to engage with its audience – and how to encourage extraordinary levels of hype when launching a product . Early reviews for the iPhone were … [Read more...] about The iPhone turns 15: a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices

Ukraine says 21 dead in Russian missile strikes in Odesa region EU's von der Leyen has said Ukraine's EU candidacy goes "hand-in-hand" with helping to rebuild the country Ukraine has started exporting electricity to the EU, via Romania Donetsk separatists charge 2 more Britons with mercenary activities This article was last updated at 22:16 UTC/GMT EU official says plans to rebuild Ukraine should also address environment According to the EU Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius, plans to rebuild Ukraine will need to address restoring the country's war-torn ecosystems. "The [environmental] price tag every day is increasing, because we see the barbaric actions of the Russian side [are] not stopping," Sinkevicius said. "They bomb chemicals facilities" and have put nuclear power plants at risk, he said, adding that "hundreds of thousands of tons" of destroyed Russian military machinery would need to be cleared. He said environmental damage was "a … [Read more...] about Ukraine reports fatal Russian missile strikes in Odesa region — live updates

Ukraine says 21 dead in Russian missile strikes in Odesa region EU's von der Leyen has said Ukraine's EU candidacy goes "hand-in-hand" with helping to rebuild the country Ukraine has started exporting electricity to the EU, via Romania Donetsk separatists charge 2 more Britons with mercenary activities This article was last updated at 22:16 UTC/GMT EU official says plans to rebuild Ukraine should also address environment According to the EU Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius, plans to rebuild Ukraine will need to address restoring the country's war-torn ecosystems. "The [environmental] price tag every day is increasing, because we see the barbaric actions of the Russian side [are] not stopping," Sinkevicius said. "They bomb chemicals facilities" and have put nuclear power plants at risk, he said, adding that "hundreds of thousands of tons" of destroyed Russian military machinery would need to be cleared. He said environmental damage was "a … [Read more...] about Ukraine reports fatal Russian missile strikes in Odesa region —as it happened

PARLIAMENT TV National leader Simon Bridges attacks the coalition government's 2018 budget. The police budget will be increased to almost $300 million over four years, as the government attempts to bolster front line staff. This means the "ambitious" goal of hiring 1800 new frontline staff has not been reached yet. The 2018 Budget will mean an extra 920 officers will be able to be hired in the coming year, along with 240 support staff. "Budget 2018 takes the first steps towards that. It includes $298.8 million in new operating funding and $17.8 million capital for the police over the next four years. In addition, $159.7 million of new funding is provided in 2022/23," police minister Stuart Nash said. READ MORE: Live: A Budget of rebuilding foundations What does the budget mean for you? Budget 2018: Labour unveils a National-lite Budget "These increases enable the recruitment of an extra 920 officers and 240 support staff to maintain and build on the 880 … [Read more...] about Budget 2018: More frontline police officers promised