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Spain to Present New Restrictive Abortion Law

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Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says his government is about to approve an abortion law that rolls back current legislation permitting the procedure without restrictions until the 14th week. The proposal limits pregnancy terminations to exceptional circumstances, such as when the mother or fetus is in danger.

Rajoy said in Brussels on Friday the reform was an electoral promise and that it would essentially restore abortion limits that were in place in 1985.

The bill being considered at a Cabinet meeting was expected to once again allow abortion only in the case of rape or when there is a health risk. Certain fetal deformities may also be accepted as justification.

The bill has been opposed by most opposition parties and women’s groups across the country.

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The bride wore NOTHING: Nudist activists arrested as they marry in San Francisco with – surprise surprise – no clothes on

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A bride and groom have been arrested as they tied the knot after stripping naked in the street to campaign against San Francisco’s ban on public nudity.

Police swooped on ex-stripper turned activist Gypsy Taub, 44, and groom Jamyz Smith, 20, within a few minutes of them exchanging vows.

According to SFGate.com, she told the gathered congregation: ‘This is a protest against the nudity ban as much as it is a wedding.’

 

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The couple had derobed outside San Francisco City Hall after a yearlong campaign to highlight what they believe is a draconian restriction on their ability to be naked in public.

Officers from the local police department wrapped the newly wed couple into blanks and bundled them into separate vans as they shared a dance on the pavement during the service yesterday.

According to a law enacted by the Board of Supervisors in 2012 bans public nudity on streets, sidewalks and transit stations and vehicles.

It makes exceptions for young children and participants in parades and fairs that have received permits.

Taub was later issued a citation and released provided that she put the gown back on.

 

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Father doused in petrol sets himself alight at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City while clutching piece of paper with his daughter’s phone number

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A man doused his body with gasoline and set himself on fire in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City this morning, officials said.

The motive behind the self-immolation is not yet known, except that the unnamed man carried a piece of paper with the phone number of his daughter.

The 51-year-old man was ablaze in the square when a passing Jesuit priest ran to his aid to smother the flames with a jacket.

The priest was later joined by two police officers who used a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze.

The unnamed man was treated at a nearby hospital and transferred to a larger one, with serious burns to the upper part of his body.

The attack took place the day after Pope Francis held his final public audience of the year in St Peter’s Square.

 

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