When does life begin? It might depend on your faith.

[Some Christians in the US struggle to find a place in the abortion debate]( May 17, 2019 The Republican governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey, made it clear that religious belief was a big part of her decision to sign legislation that would ban abortion in almost all cases. But some Christians in the US are struggling to find a place to stand along the[deep political divide over abortion.]( Also, the federal government estimates that the coastal waters off of New Bedford, Massachusetts, are among the windiest in the nation. Here in the US, we don’t know much about building wind turbines, out in the ocean, at least. But the Brits [are offering their help.]( And renowned architect Ieoh Ming Pei, better known as I.M. Pei, died Thursday, at 102. While the Louvre Pyramid may have been one of Pei's most iconic works, he was well known for a variety of buildings that can be found all over the world. [Here are eight of his buildings from around the globe.]( — Anna Pratt, The Scan editor [No Images? Click here.]( [When does life begin? It might depend on your faith.]( [When does life begin? It might depend on your faith.]( Many abortion opponents find conviction in their religious faith. But what do different faiths say about when life really begins? [When does life begin? It might depend on your faith.]( [When does life begin? It might depend on your faith.]( Many abortion opponents find conviction in their religious faith. But what do different faiths say about when life really begins? [America's windiest spot looks to harness the ocean winds with some British help]( [America's windiest spot looks to harness the ocean winds with some British help]( Finding more sources of renewable energy will be critical to battle climate change. In northern Europe, they’re harnessing the ocean winds offshore. Some in Massachusetts are looking to replicate that with some help from across the Atlantic. [America's windiest spot looks to harness the ocean winds with some British help]( [America's windiest spot looks to harness the ocean winds with some British help]( Finding more sources of renewable energy will be critical to battle climate change. In northern Europe, they’re harnessing the ocean winds offshore. Some in Massachusetts are looking to replicate that with some help from across the Atlantic. [Eight buildings designed by I. M. Pei that are not the Louvre Pyramid]( [Eight buildings designed by I. M. Pei that are not the Louvre Pyramid]( While the Louvre pyramid may be among late architect I.M. Pei's most recognizable works, his extensive career included many famous buildings around the world. [Eight buildings designed by I. M. Pei that are not the Louvre Pyramid]( [Eight buildings designed by I. M. Pei that are not the Louvre Pyramid]( While the Louvre pyramid may be among late architect I.M. Pei's most recognizable works, his extensive career included many famous buildings around the world. [In Yemen, war is 'trumping peace']( [In Yemen, war is 'trumping peace']( In the last week, news from Yemen began with a diplomatic victory but ended with a spike in violence. Attacking the world's worst humanitarian crisis, experts say, hinges on "actually stopping the fighting." [Thousands of mixed-race British babies were born in World War II — and adoption by their black American fathers was blocked]( [Thousands of mixed-race British babies were born in World War II — and adoption by their black American fathers was blocked]( This sorry tale of institutional racism represents a scandal to rival the treatment of the Windrush generation. Hey, Scan reader… PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. We help you understand how what happens around the world matters in Washington and in your neighborhood. Today more than ever, we need conversations, perspectives and diverse voices. [Donate Today >]( Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Anna Pratt. Find her on Twitter: [@annapratt](. [Press release]( [PRI Facebook]( [PRI Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( The Scan is brought to you by [GlobalPost]( and [PRI - Public Radio International](.