Poland’s abortion ruling focus of debate in EU parliament

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Members of the European Parliament have debated a near-total abortion ban in Poland. Most lawmakers argued Tuesday during the debate in Brussels that women’s rights have been violated, although others praised authorities in Warsaw for what they called a defense of Christian values and human life. The debate comes after a constitutional court ruling in Poland resulted in the almost complete ban on abortion that took effect in late January. The European Union has