What does the right to abortion in America look like now?
In 1973, the US Supreme Court ruled that the decision to terminate a pregnancy was up to the individual, not the government. Roe V Wade became a landmark decision for abortion rights in America, enshrining a layer of legal protection for women. But in 2022, that law was reversed, allowing individual states to create their own laws in relation to abortion. One year on from the decision to overturn Roe V Wade, The Independent looks at the current abortion rights situation in the United States of America.
2023-06-25 02:49
2 killed, 15 hurt after fight at large Michigan street party leads to gunshots
Two people were killed and 15 injured after a fight broke out at a large street party resulting in a shooting in Saginaw, Michigan, police say.
2023-06-25 02:46
Girlfriend of dentist who killed his wife on their African safari is sentenced to 17 years in prison
The girlfriend of an American dentist and big-game hunter who was found guilty of murdering his wife on an African safari was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Friday, court records show.
2023-06-25 02:18
Ukraine conflict: Who's in Putin's inner circle and running the war?
Russia's president relies on small but deeply loyal group of people when he makes key decisions.
2023-06-25 01:53
Mutinous Russian mercenary boss orders his fighters to turn back from Moscow to avoid bloodshed
MOSCOW Mutinous Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday he had ordered his fighters, who had been
2023-06-25 01:52
Irish government orders review of RTÉ over Ryan Tubridy payments
The review will examine the culture and governance at Ireland's national broadcaster.
2023-06-25 01:48
White House says Biden spoke with leaders of France, Germany and UK amid developments in Russia
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with the leaders of France, Germany and the United
2023-06-25 01:18
Train derailment on Montana bridge sends multiple rail cars into the Yellowstone River
A train derailment in Montana caused a bridge across the Yellowstone River to collapse and sent multiple cars into the water below, officials in Stillwater County said Saturday.
2023-06-25 01:18
Hong Kong's international dragon boat races return after 4-year hiatus
HONG KONG Thousands of paddlers descended on Hong Kong on Saturday to take part in the financial hub's
2023-06-25 00:52
US and Western officials caught off guard by Prigozhin's escalation in Russia
US and Western officials are being careful not to weigh in on the events unfolding in Russia because of how Russian President Vladimir Putin could weaponize any perceived involvement by the west in the escalating crisis, sources familiar with the administration's thinking told CNN.
2023-06-24 23:57
How mercenary revolt has gathered pace in Russia
(Reuters) -Mutinous Russian mercenary fighters barrelled towards Moscow on Saturday after seizing a southern city overnight, with Russia's military firing
2023-06-24 23:56
Putin has only himself to blame as infighting engulfs Kremlin insiders
Vladimir Putin, meet the Law of Unintended Consequences.
2023-06-24 23:48