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World Service,02 Feb 2001,28 mins

The Right To An Abortion

Everywoman

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One of George W. Bush's first moves as President was to block American aid tied to abortion, withdrawing funding for abortion from some of the world's poorest countries. What will the effects of this ban be, and has the new president shown a lack of understanding for women in those countries? Also on the programme: Are women naturally more vengeful than men? Plus, the last in their series of recipes for a healthier life.

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