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UK Supreme Court rules prorogation of parliament unlawful
UK Supreme Court rules prorogation of parliament unlawful

On Tuesday at 10:30 local time (0930 UTC), the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom issued a ruling on the prorogation — a procedural suspension — of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until October 14. The court found that it could rule on the prorogation, and found the prorogation to be unlawful.

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Former president of France Jacques Chirac dies aged 86
Former president of France Jacques Chirac dies aged 86

On Thursday morning Jacques Chirac, who served as President of France for twelve years, died at home in Paris, France, surrounded by family. He was 86. The news came from his son-in-law, Frédéric Salat-Baroux, after a long period of health problems.

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US Speaker Pelosi announces Trump impeachment investigation
US Speaker Pelosi announces Trump impeachment investigation

On Tuesday afternoon, Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, announced that she would be launching an impeachment inquiry into the conduct of United States President Donald Trump. Pelosi had previously opposed impeachment proceedings.

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New South Wales decriminalizes abortion
New South Wales decriminalizes abortion

On Thursday, the Parliament of New South Wales, Australia voted to pass the "Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019" which decriminalized abortion. Until the new legislation, NSW had the most restrictive anti-abortion law in Australia. The NSW legislature in Sydney abolished any existing common law rules about abortion and legalized terminations up to week 22 of a pregnancy.

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Singer-songwriter Robert Hunter dies, aged 78
Singer-songwriter Robert Hunter dies, aged 78

On Monday, US singer and lyricist Robert Hunter died at his home in San Rafael, California. His family's announcement of his death specified no cause, but, according to his agent, Hunter had undergone surgery recently. The former lyricist of rock band Grateful Dead was 78.

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