Nicaraguan Congress OKs abortion ban
(AP)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061027/ap_on_sc/nicaragua_abortions"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20061026/i/r2169820317.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=gkkeD7VSh7hXgYUzpeOJOQ--" align="left" height="90" width="130" alt="A woman takes part in a protest against abortion in Managua October 26, 2006. Nicaraguan lawmakers approved a tough law on Thursday that bans such abortions, just days before a tense presidential election. The banner reads, 'No to abortion'. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas (NICARAGUA)" border="0" /></a>AP - Nicaragua's Congress has voted to ban all abortions, despite the concerns of diplomats, doctors and women's rights advocates that the issue has become politicized ahead of presidential elections.</p><br clear="all"/>