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Sorrowful mysteries: Secret abortions kill thousands of Nigerian women each year (VIDEO)
by Allyn Gaestel Editor’s note: This story is part of "Birth Rights," a companion series to the Special...
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Seeking justice for victims of rape in Minova, DRC (VIDEO)
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India lags behind neighboring Bangladesh in reducing child mortality
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Catholic Church takes on reproductive rights in Philippines, risks further alienation
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Mapping a Decline in Child Mortality
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In Nigeria, oil divides the rich and poor
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Big Spring, Texas: Where ‘oil is God’
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