Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of afetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its death. An abortion can occur spontaneously due to complications during pregnancy or can be induced, in humans and other species. In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the gravida (pregnant female) is termed a therapeutic abortion, while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an elective abortion.

The term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed miscarriages.

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Pro-choice vs. pro-life
Many 'Pro-Life' Americans Support Legal Abortion Rights, As 'Pro-Choice' Group Reaches Record Low

By IBTimes

A record-low 41 percent of Americans identify themselves as "pro-choice" when it comes to abortion rights, according to Gallup. (11:26 pm)

MORE TOPICS: COURT, SUPREME COURT

Michele Bachmann
House Republicans In GOP Women's Caucus Consistently Vote Against Women's Equality, Health

By IBTimes

The Republicans in the recently formed Women's Policy Alliance don't actually support legislation intended to aid women. (May 23)

MORE TOPICS: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Femen
Femen Topless Activist Grabs Euro 2012 Trophy in Ukraine to Protest Surge in Sex Tourism

By IBTimes UK

Topless Femen activists seize football trophy of Euro 2012 to protest against prostitution in former Soviet Republic (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: POLAND, UKRAINE

SpaceX Launch Fails
SpaceX Aborts Rocket Launch Due To Last Minute Engine Glitch

By IBTimes

Private rocket company SpaceX was forced to abort the launch of its Dragon space capsule on Saturday because of an engine glitch in its Falcon 9 rocket. (May 19)

MORE TOPICS: NASA, CALIFORNIA, TWITTER, JAPAN, RUSSIA, FLORIDA

This is the Shocking Joke ABC's Jake Tapper Told Jimmy Kimmel to Cut from WHCA Stand-Up
The Shocking Joke ABC's Jake Tapper Told Jimmy Kimmel to Cut from WHCA Stand-Up

By IBTimes

Not every one of the jokes prepared for the White House Correspondent's dinner was used -- and an especially controversial one got cut to avoid offending two prominent Republicans (May 17)

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Apple Siri launch logo
Siri on iPhone 4 Names Nokia Lumia 900 Best Smartphone, Apple Overrules it

By IBTimes UK

Apple’s iPhone 4S voice assistant Siri claimed the Nokia Lumia 900 is the best smartphone, but has since changed its mind. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: IPHONE, ADVERTISING, SMARTPHONE

Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao On Obama: You're Wrong On Gay Marriage, Says Fighter Of President's Evolution

By IBTimes

World champion boxer Manny Pacquiao does not see eye-to-eye with President Barack Obama when it comes to gay marriage. (May 15)

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Barack Obama
Where to Watch Live Steam of Obama Barnard Commencement Speech Online

By IBTimes

President Barack Obama will be delivering a commencement speech at Barnard College at 1:10 pm. ET on Monday. (May 14)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, NEW YORK

Abortion rates higher in countries with stricter anti-abortion laws
Abortion Waiting Periods, Counseling Do Not Sway Women: Study

By IBTimes

As states propose new laws intended to sway women from getting an abortion, a new study concludes the strategy is ineffective. (May 10)

MORE TOPICS: COURT

Rick Santorum Endorses Mitt Romney
Former Rival Rick Santorum Endorses Mitt Romney In Email [FULL TEXT]

By IBTimes

Mitt Romney's former presidential rival Rick Santorum officially endorsed the likely Republican nominee late Monday night after weeks of dodging questions about his support. (May 08)

MORE TOPICS: MANUFACTURING, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, PENNSYLVANIA, CONGRESS

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