Belarus migrants: Two groups cross border into Poland as forces accused of firing shots into the air

Here Is What Abortion Rights Are Like Around the Rest of the World

Here Is What Abortion Rights, Are Like Around the Rest of the World. The June 24 Supreme Court decision that overturns Roe v. Wade means that dozens of U.S. states could ban abortion. Legal experts say the decision puts the U.S. with a small number of nations that have restricted abortion in recent decades. [Overturning 'Roe' places] the United States in the company of countries like Poland and Nicaragua, Supreme Court Brief, via 'The New York Times'. By contrast, other nations with similar democracies have expanded access to abortion in recent decades. In countries with legal traditions and democratic values most comparable to the United States, such as Great Britain and Canada, abortion is legal until at least viability, Supreme Court Brief, via 'The New York Times'. 13 states already have trigger-bans in place. Experts say it may become worth it to consider international options. If enough states prohibit [abortion], there might be some places where it's cheaper or easier to travel internationally [...] than it is to travel to another state, Glenn Cohen, Harvard Law School Professor, via 'USA Today'. 72 countries allow abortion "on request," as the U.S. did for 50 years until the 'Dobbs' decision on June 24. With close to 601 million women of child-bearing age, some of these nations have friendly relations with the U.S., such as Canada, Puerto Rico, France and Germany. Other countries on this list include North Korea, China, Cuba, Belarus and the Russian Federation. Other countries on this list include North Korea, China, Cuba, Belarus and the Russian Federation. 23 percent of women of child-bearing age live in countries in which abortion is legal on extensive social or economic grounds. 14 percent of women of child-bearing age live in countries that allow abortion for broad reasons pertaining to health. Five percent of women of childbearing age (close to 90 million women) live in countries where abortion is outlawed. All of these numbers have yet to be updated in the wake of the June 24 Supreme Court decision

EU candidacy status for Moldova and Ukraine will set example, says Tsikhanouskaya

The Belarusian opposition leader told Euronews that no one deserves EU candidacy status more than Ukraine.

US Open To Allow Russian and Belarusian Players To Compete

US Open To Allow , Russian and Belarusian Players , To Compete. The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) made the announcement on June 14. . The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) made the announcement on June 14. . Wimbledon was the first tennis event to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO, said there was "concern about holding the individual athletes accountable for the actions and decisions of their governments.". But Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO, said there was "concern about holding the individual athletes accountable for the actions and decisions of their governments.". ...Each organization has had to deal with unique circumstances that affect their decisions, Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO, via statement, as reported by CNN. Based on our own circumstances, the USTA will allow all eligible players, regardless of nationality, to compete at the 2022 U.S. Open, Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO, via statement, as reported by CNN. The decision will allow Daniil Medvedev, currently the best in the world and reigning men's singles champion, to defend his title. The decision will allow Daniil Medvedev, currently the best in the world and reigning men's singles champion, to defend his title. CNN reports that the USTA has also pledged "significant financial support" to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The USTA will work with the players and both Tours to use the U.S. Open as a platform to further the humanitarian effort of the 'Tennis Plays for Peace' program, USTA, via statement, as reported by CNN. The U.S. Open kicks off in New York City on Aug. 29

US Announces Plan To Increase Military Presence Across Europe

US Announces Plan , To Increase Military Presence , Across Europe. On June 29, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will increase its military presence throughout Europe in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. The BBC reports that the U.S. will establish a permanent Army headquarters in Poland and deploy warships to Spain, fighter jets to the U.K. and ground forces to Romania. The BBC reports that the U.S. will establish a permanent Army headquarters in Poland and deploy warships to Spain, fighter jets to the U.K. and ground forces to Romania. According to Biden, the decision comes as NATO is , "needed now more than it has ever been.". The U.S. announcement occurred as NATO leaders met at a summit in Madrid. Biden told fellow NATO leaders that the alliance would be , "strengthened in all directions across every domain - land, air and sea". We mean it when we say an attack against one is an attack against all, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via the BBC. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that member states had agreed to a "comprehensive assistance package" for Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that member states had agreed to a "comprehensive assistance package" for Ukraine. BBC reports that the aid package will include fuel, medical supplies, body armor, anti-drone systems and other equipment. NATO leaders also described Russia as , "the most significant and direct threat to Allies' security and to peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area.". According to NATO leadership, "we cannot discount the possibility of an attack against allies' sovereignty and territorial integrity."

'Not a celebration': In the midst of war, Kyiv's Pride parade held in Warsaw

About 300 participants travelled from Ukraine to the Polish capital, which is now home to a quarter-million Ukrainians who fled the war.