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South Korean Parliament Votes to Impeach President

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President Park must step aside while the Constitutional Court considers its verdict

MPs in South Korea have voted to impeach President Park Guen-Hye; US astronaut John Glenn is dead; Fake news in Myanmar;

Members of parliament in South Korea have voted to impeach President Park Guen-Hye. She's accused of abuse of power and constitutional violations. The measure forces Ms Park to step aside as head of state while the Constitutional Court decides on whether to remove her permanently from the presidency.

John Glenn - the first American to orbit the Earth - has died, aged 95

And fake news is now an issue in Myanmar.

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