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World Service,07 Oct 2021,49 mins

US abortion: state of Texas ban blocked

Newsday

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A controversial near total ban on abortions -- that came into place in Texas last month -- has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. For those advocating against the ban it's a moment of triumph but for how long? A new Malaria vaccine gets the go ahead - it's an historic moment that will lead to the protection of children around the world, particularly in the worst-hit continent of Africa. We'll look at how artificially induced lightening can wipe out pollutants from animal manure and reduce the production of methane gas that's so damaging for our planet.

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