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German parliament approves faster arms procurement rules
Germany's parliament on Thursday passed legislation aimed at speeding up and simplifying the procurement of armaments for the armed…
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Ukrainian parliament fails to approve defence and energy ministers
The Ukrainian parliament has failed to appoint a new defence minister in the midst of the war with Russia, as there were not enough…
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French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament to protest low incomes and EU trade deal
PARIS (AP) — French farmers steered some 350 tractors Tuesday over cobblestoned Paris avenues toward Parliament to protest low incomes and…
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Haibat al-Halbousi elected Iraq’s parliament speaker as new legislature convenes
Iraq continues to face challenges as it navigates between the Iranian influence on the country and a push by the US and others to roll…
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Poland’s Lower House of Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto on Crypto Bill
Poland’s Sejm (lower house of parliament) pushed through a contentious crypto-asset bill for the second time, overriding President Karol…
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S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims
A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to fight as…
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EU Parliament votes for more transparency on foreign influence
The European Parliament in Strasbourg, France voted in favour of creating more transparency regarding the influence of third countries on…
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Is this what spying by China can look like?
When MPs, members of the House of Lords and their staff were warned about the threat from Chinese spies, in one office in Westminster, a…
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Playing chicken on Parliament Hill
On the world premiere of the Playbook Canada podcast, hosts Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric take you inside the budget brinkmanship,…
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France's Lecornu likely to survive no-confidence votes in parliament
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces two no-confidence motions in parliament on Thursday, although his chance of being ousted are…
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Spanish parliament agrees arms embargo on Israel
The Spanish parliament has approved an arms embargo against Israel over the Gaza war. Left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had already…
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EU Parliament expands powers to suspend visa-free travel
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved reforms making it easier for the European Union to reinstate visa requirements for citizens of…
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Pro-Gaza slogans appear on German state parliament on war anniversary
Pro-Palestinian statements were sprayed onto a state parliament in northern Germany overnight, as the world marks the second anniversary…
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Germany to 'rearm' drone defence in light of rising Russia tensions
Germany is set to ramp up its air defence to protect against drone incursions amid an increase in hybrid attacks launched by Russia,…
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Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts
Burkina Faso's unelected transitional parliament has passed a bill banning homosexual acts, a little over a year after a draft of an…
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India’s parliament bans vast online gambling industry
India’s parliament has passed a sweeping bill banning online gambling, after government figures showed companies had stripped $2.3bn…
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London police arrest 150 as pro-Palestinian protesters defy new law
LONDON (AP) — Police in London have arrested some 150 people after demonstrators intentionally violated a new law banning support for a…
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Parliament scuffle clip is from Georgia, not Israel
Footage of a scuffle in Georgia's parliament has been misrepresented online as depicting Israeli lawmakers fighting during the 12-day…
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Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after supporting banned Palestine Action
Former Pink Floyd songwriter Roger Waters could face prosecution after declaring his support for Palestine Action, a terrorist…
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German parliament extends Bundeswehr mission in Bosnia
Germany's armed forces will participate in the international military mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina for another year. The German…
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Politicians accused of Liberia parliament arson bailed for $440,000
Liberia's former speaker and three other members of the House of Representatives have been released from prison after paying a combined…
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Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire
Liberia's former speaker of parliament has been charged with arson over a fire which destroyed the nation's House of Representatives,…
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EU Parliament committee votes to lift far-right German MEP's immunity
The European Parliament's justice committee has voted to recommend lifting the immunity of a leading lawmaker from the far-right…
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Photo shows S.Korea parliament speaker donning memorial pin, not Chinese ruling party symbol
South Korea's parliament speaker became the latest target of baseless pro-communist allegations as President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial wraps…