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Husband of Woman Denied Abortion Suing Ireland

Savita Halappanavar died Oct. 28

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 29, 2012 2:27 PM CST

(AP) – The widower of an Indian woman who died in an Irish hospital after being refused an abortion plans to sue Ireland's government in the European Court of Human Rights. Praveen Halappanavar confirmed his decision today through his lawyer. His wife, Savita, died Oct. 28... Read full story »

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Husband of Woman Denied Abortion Suing Ireland

Savita Halappanavar died Oct. 28

abortion • Ireland • Savita Halappanavar • Praveen Halappanavar

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