King Felipe VI addresses a message to the Nation in an exceptional speech, since it has only happened five times in 40 years of democracy amid the escalation of tension Catalonia is suffering. Noting the seriousness of the situation, condemns the irresponsibility of the Generalitat of Catalonia in wanting to break the unity of the country, the society and the legality. (The Guardian)(Reuters)
The U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation (Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act) which would criminalize abortions made 20 weeks into a pregnancy, except for cases endangering the mother's life, rape, or incest. (CNN)