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Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

KISUMU, Kenya (AP) — For decades, U.S. anti-abortion groups have lobbied domestically and abroad for restricting access to abortion. In…

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What happened KISUMU, Kenya (AP) — For decades, U.S. anti-abortion groups have lobbied domestically and abroad for restricting access to abortion. In….
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Left / center-leftWomen are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report

CenterWomen are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 18, 7:40 AM

Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

KISUMU, Kenya (AP) — For decades, U.S. anti-abortion groups have lobbied domestically and abroad for restricting access to abortion. In…

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 18, 5:15 AM

Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

The Trump administration's new, sweeping restrictions on U.S. funding for nongovernmental organizations, foreign governments and U.N. agencies that promote access to abortion overseas is de...

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