Akin resists calls to quit over rape remarks US Representative Todd Akin, under fire for controversial remarks on abortion and rape, has resisted pressure from fellow Republicans to drop out of the Missouri Senate race. News • 21 Aug 12
Akin resists calls to quit over rape remarks US Representative Todd Akin, under fire for controversial remarks on abortion and rape, has resisted pressure from fellow Republicans to drop out of the Missouri Senate race. News • 21 Aug 12
US Republican withdraws 'legitimate rape' comments The Republican challenger for a US Senate seat has said he "misspoke" when he said women have biological defences to prevent pregnancy in cases of "legitimate rape", making abortion rights unnecessary. News • 27 Aug 12
US Republican withdraws 'legitimate rape' comments The Republican challenger for a US Senate seat has said he "misspoke" when he said women have biological defences to prevent pregnancy in cases of "legitimate rape", making abortion rights unnecessary. News • 27 Aug 12
