The World in Action

Abortion rights Protesters memorialise Savita, who died after being denied an abortion, and demand an end to cruel ban [more] 'Never again!' Thousands march to protest Irish abortion laws
This man is a Latin American hero Uruguay's president drives a beat-up Volkswagen and spent two years in a well. Find out why he's such good news ...	If Romney had a time machine, he'd use it to destroy these video clips Republican candidate explains eight times why he backs a woman’s right to choose. Awkward ...
'Our womb, our life, our decision' Turkish government moves to ban abortion, but activists fight back ...	Attacks on Shia targets kill 84 Wave of bombs hits Shia Muslims celebrating festival in Baghdad ...
The case of the disappearing activists In Bangladesh, speaking up about workers' rights can be fatal ...	War on women kicks Republicans in the butt Romney and co are back in hot water after alienating half the population ...