New figures released today by the Department of Health show that the high abortion rate in England and Wales continued in 2011 and even slightly increased.
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May 29th, 2012
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May 29th, 2012
The British government has been listening to concerns about the sexualization of children through exposure to pornographic images and other sexual content in the media. The internet is a particular worry to parents, many of whom know far less about it than their children and feel that it is beyond their control.
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May 29th, 2012
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, May 29 (UPI) -- Cells of the al-Qaida-linked terrorist group al-Shabaab are planning attacks in the Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States, a former commander said.
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May 29th, 2012
A new mega-mosque has been inaugurated in the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Unlike most mosques in Europe, which cater to Sunni Muslims, the mosque in Helsinki ministers to Shia Islam.
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May 28th, 2012
A newly released Gallup poll shows that only 41% of Americans now identify themselves as “pro-choice,” a record low. A look back at the history of these polls shows at least two things: they are notoriously fickle, often seeming to show a reaction against the party in power; but there is also a general trend in the pro-life direction, which Gallup acknowledges.
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May 28th, 2012
A Christian mental health worker who was sacked over her opposition to abortion is suing the NHS accusing it of having a “dangerously totalitarian” approach to dissent on the issue.
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May 28th, 2012
A Spanish folk singer who made a spoof cookery programme on how to roast a crucifix has gone on trial for offending religious sentiment.
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May 28th, 2012
The debate continues about the place of the Church of England's bishops, the 'Lords Spiritual', in the House of Lords. At the moment 26 archbishops and bishops are allowed to sit in the upper house, a small number in the midst of over 800 members.
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May 28th, 2012
An undercover investigation in Sweden has found that mosques are telling women not to report abusive husbands and that polygamy is sometimes acceptable.
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May 28th, 2012
An undercover investigation in Sweden has found that mosques are telling women not to report abusive husbands and that polygamy is sometimes acceptable.