2019: the events to watch out for in world politics, sport and arts

A look ahead to the new year’s elections, anniversaries, awards, contests – and Brexit

Abortion in Ireland
The Irish government’s Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill takes effect, which permits free access to abortions up to 12 weeks of gestation after Irish citizens voted overwhelmingly to overturn an effective ban on abortion in a May 2018 referendum (1 January).

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from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2Su683B