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Thu., Nov. 21, 2019
Russia passes bill targeting bloggers and journalists
Russia’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill that gives the government the right to register bloggers, journalists and social media users as foreign agents.
Fri., Nov. 1, 2019
Some autistic youths detained in UK in “horrific” conditions
A British Parliamentary committee says some young people with autism or learning disabilities are being detained under “horrific” conditions and has called for an urgent overhaul of the medical system …
UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 22, 2019
Brexit in limbo as Boris Johnson wins one vote, loses another
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson won one vote and lost another in Parliament on Tuesday, a result that inches him closer to his goal of leading Britain out of the …
UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 22, 2019
Canada’s Trudeau wins 2nd term but nation more divided
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a second term in a stronger-than-expected showing in Canada’s national elections, claiming a “clear mandate” Tuesday despite a Parliament and nation increasingly fractured along regional …
UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 25, 2019
An unrepentant Boris Johnson faces raucous Parliament
An unrepentant Prime Minister Boris Johnson brushed off cries of “Resign!” and dared his foes to try to topple him Wednesday at a raucous session of Parliament, a day after …
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 24, 2019
Top UK court: Johnson’s suspension of Parliament was illegal
In a decision that badly undermines Boris Johnson’s authority, Britain’s highest court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the prime minister broke the law by suspending Parliament in a way that squelched …
Thu., Sept. 19, 2019
UK top court aims to rule next week on Parliament shutdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused by one of the country’s former leaders of obstructing Parliament by shutting down the legislature for five weeks, as a landmark legal challenge …
Wed., Sept. 18, 2019
UK govt insists suspension of Parliament was not illegal
The British government was back at the country’s Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament for five weeks just before the country is …
UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 9, 2019
Johnson to suspend UK Parliament after latest Brexit defeat
The simmering showdown between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Britain’s Parliament over Brexit came to a head as lawmakers delivered three defeats to the government’s plans for leaving the European …
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 3, 2019
Major defeat for British PM as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffers big defeat in Parliament as rebels seize control of Brexit agenda.
Fri., July 12, 2019
Brexit, domestic drama and Trump drive UK leadership race
The race to become Britain’s next leader has been dominated by Brexit, but disrupted by domestic drama and Donald Trump.
Mon., June 10, 2019
10 candidates running in Brexit-dominated UK leadership race
Leading lawmakers from Britain’s governing party battled over Brexit as the contest to become the next Conservative prime minister officially kicked off Monday with the declaration of 10 candidates for …
UPDATED: Mon., May 27, 2019
Ousted by parliament, Austria’s Kurz vows to win job back
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was ousted by parliament in a no-confidence vote Monday, paving the way for a new election. The young leader, riding high in popular support, defiantly vowed …
UPDATED: Thu., May 23, 2019
Dutch, UK voters kick off 4-day European Parliament vote
Dutch and British voters on Thursday kicked off four days of elections across the European Union for the bloc’s Parliament, a vote that pits supporters of close European integration against …
UPDATED: Thu., May 23, 2019
Britain’s May hunkers down as premiership enters final stage
British Prime Minister Theresa May was hunkered down with close allies Thursday as she considered whether to give in to relentless pressure to resign, or fight on to save her …
UPDATED: Tue., May 21, 2019
Ukraine’s president calls new parliamentary election
Ukraine’s new president on Tuesday formally ordered Ukraine’s parliament to dissolve and called an early election for July, hoping to ride the wave of his electoral success to get his …
Mon., May 20, 2019
Ukraine’s new leader moves quickly to dissolve parliament
Emboldened by his stunning victory last month, Ukrainian TV star Volodymyr Zelenskiy moved swiftly Monday to dissolve the country’s parliament, moments after he was sworn in as the country’s new …
UPDATED: Thu., April 18, 2019
Notre Dame fire raises fears for UK’s crumbling Parliament
For some Britons who watched Notre Dame burn so fiercely in Paris, the horror was mixed with apprehension. What happened to the French landmark this week could easily befall the …
UPDATED: Wed., April 3, 2019
Australian Parliament to make platforms curb livestreaming
Australia’s Parliament passed legislation Thursday that could imprison social media executives if their platforms stream violent images such as the New Zealand mosque shootings.
Tue., Feb. 26, 2019
Brexit: Parliament to decide between no deal and delay
Britain’s bumpy journey out of the European Union took a major turn Tuesday, as Prime Minister Theresa May handed the steering wheel to Parliament, giving lawmakers the power to slam …
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019
Brex-split: 7 lawmakers quit Labour over EU, anti-Semitism
Seven British lawmakers have quit the main opposition Labour over its approach to Brexit and anti-Semitism, in the biggest shakeup in years to Britain’s main political parties
Thu., Jan. 10, 2019
Brexit sparks showdown between UK Parliament and government
As Brexit enters its endgame, the big divide is not between the U.K. and the European Union, but between Britain’s government and its Parliament.
Sat., Dec. 22, 2018
Palestinian president to dissolve parliament, Hamas irate
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pledged on Saturday to implement a court ruling and dissolve the parliament controlled by his rival Hamas movement, triggering warnings of chaos from the Islamic militant …
UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 31, 2018
Former Australian prime minister quits Parliament
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull resigned from Parliament on Friday, triggering a by-election that could bring down the unpopular conservative government.
UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 14, 2018
UK police treat Parliament crash as terrorism, man arrested
A car plowed into pedestrians and cyclists near the Houses of Parliament in London during the morning rush hour Tuesday, injuring three people in what police suspect is the latest …
Mon., March 12, 2018
Turkey’s parliament debates changes to electoral laws
Turkey’s parliament on Monday began debating a set of changes to the country’s electoral laws which critics say are unconstitutional, designed to help President Recep Tayyip Erdogan consolidate power and …
Mon., Jan. 29, 2018
Fugitive Catalan chief seeks parliament protection for vote
Catalonia’s fugitive ex-president, Carles Puigdemont, asked the region’s parliament on Monday to guarantee his right to attend a session this week in which he hopes to be re-elected government leader, …
Fri., Dec. 22, 2017
Fugitive ex-Catalan leader calls on talks with Spain
The former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont called Friday for talks with his adversary, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, following snap regional elections that gave pro-independence parties a parliamentary majority.
Mon., Dec. 18, 2017
Albania opposition protesters in clashes outside parliament
Albanian police clashed with opposition supporters who tried to force their way into parliament Monday to disrupt a vote on the appointment of an interim prosecutor general.
UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 13, 2017
UK Parliament to have final say on Brexit deal
British lawmakers delivered a blow to Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plans Wednesday by giving Parliament the final say on any exit agreement the government reaches with the European Union.