Would you like to go around the world in 8... headlines? Here's a glimpse of news and features concerning life and family matters.
Bolivia says no to abortion: Recognizes "right to life" from conception
by Youth Defence | La Paz, Bolivia | LifeNews.com | 2/17/14 7:16 PM
A judge in Bolivia has ruled that abortion is considered a crime and that the law of the land recognizes the ‘right of life from the moment of conception’.
Pro-Life students fight back after University of Alabama crushes free speech
by Kristan Hawkins | Montgomery, AL | LifeNews.com | 2/17/14 11:26 AM
Today, Students for Life of America is calling for the University of Alabama to reverse their decision to tear down a pro-life bulletin board and issue an apology to Bama Students for Life.
DOH exec: If RH Law is junked, implementation still on
(philstar.com) | Updated February 17, 2014 - 3:55pm
MANILA, Philippines - A Department of Health (DOH) official admitted that the contents of the controversial Reproductive Health Law can still be implemented by the agency even without the measure.
Doctor Ruben Siapno, DOH National Capital Region assistant regional director, said in a recent media conference that family planning services can still be provided even if the Supreme Court decides that the law is unconstitutional.
KABUL,
Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday ordered
changes to a draft of new criminal legislation in response to an
international outcry warning it would severely limit justice for victims
of domestic abuse, his spokesman said. - See more at:
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/afghan-leader-orders-changes-womens-rights-law#sthash.1BDrlxzj.dpuf
Belgium poised to complete legalization of euthanasia for children
February 17, 2014
Euthanasia is a culture of death which knows no boundaries. Once begun, it spreads like cancer to include additional diseases, conditions and even age groups. The latest domino to fall is action in Belgium to legalize euthanasia for children. Yes — for children. In December, the Belgian Senate voted for legalization by a 50-17 vote and the Chamber of Representatives followed suit last week by an overwhelming vote of 88-44 with 12 abstentions to approve.
King Philippe, Belgium’s constitutional head of state, is expected to sign the legislation into law.
Urgent: Tell the FDA what you think about "three-parent" embryos
Sunday, February 16, 2014
On February 25th and 26th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be having a meeting to discuss allowing the technique that creates embryos with three genetic parents to proceed to clinical trials. The "three-parent" embryo technique is also called mitochondrial replacement, maternal spindle transfer, or oocyte modification.
Pope urges engaged couples to build marriage on "rock of love"
By Elise Harris
.- During a special encounter with engaged couples, Pope Francis emphasized that to love someone forever is possible if we are humble, and that marriage should be a celebration filled with joy.
"She will live on forever within Iver": Canadian "brain dead" woman gives birth to healthy son
By Peter Baklinski / Tue, Feb. 11, 2014, 13:32 EST
VICTORIA, British Columbia, February 11, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A Canadian father and husband is experiencing an impossible mix of emotions at the birth of his first child followed by the passing of his wife, who was declared ‘brain dead’ by doctors in December.
Disabled brother inspires Alex Bilodeau's gold medal run
Reuters, Feb. 10/ 6:15 pm EST
ROSA
KHUTOR, Russia - Alex Bilodeau toiled for fours years to retain his
Olympic moguls title on Monday but said that was nothing compared to the
struggles of his inspirational brother, who has cerebral palsy. - See
more at:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/disabled-brother-inspires-alex-bilodeaus-gold-medal-run#sthash.rIx5w3xE.dpuf
ROSA
KHUTOR, Russia - Alex Bilodeau toiled for fours years to retain his
Olympic moguls title on Monday but said that was nothing compared to the
struggles of his inspirational brother, who has cerebral palsy. - See
more at:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/disabled-brother-inspires-alex-bilodeaus-gold-medal-run#sthash.rIx5w3xE.dpuf
ROSA
KHUTOR, Russia - Alex Bilodeau toiled for fours years to retain his
Olympic moguls title on Monday but said that was nothing compared to the
struggles of his inspirational brother, who has cerebral palsy. - See
more at:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/disabled-brother-inspires-alex-bilodeaus-gold-medal-run#sthash.rIx5w3xE.dpuf
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