Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New disease hits Dutch, German livestock

A new livestock disease causing deformities at birth has been detected in at least five European countries, including the Netherlands and Germany, a Dutch agriculture ministry spokesman said Thursday.

Health

Dutch 'abortion boat' arrives off Mexico

A Dutch sailing boat offering abortions, often in defiance of some country's laws, arrived in international waters off Mexico on Friday, the organization crewing it said.