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World Service,15 May 2019,53 mins

Alabama passes a bill to outlaw abortion

Newsday

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Alabama's state Senate has approved a bill that would outlaw nearly all abortions. Sudan's Transitional Military Council has announced an agreement with the opposition, for a three year transition period to a civilian administration. President Rodrigo Duterte is set to strengthen his powers after a resounding victory in the midterm elections in The Philippines.

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