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Armenian parliament turns into a boxing ring, third time in a month
Armenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.
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Albanian opposition storms parliament, sets off flares and smoke bombs
Opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament session, accusing prime minister of downplaying ongoing antigovernment protests.
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Algeria to deploy army units to Niger to protect economic interests
Algeria will send army units to Niger to protect energy and economic interests, according to a statement from the presidency on Monday (October 26). Algeria's Parliament held an emergency vote on Sunday on what would be Algeria's first such foreign mission since 1973.
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Egyptian parliament authorises military aid for Saudi Arabia
Legislators approve military support amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, but Cairo has ruled out strikes on Yemen.
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Algerian parliament’s upper house approves troop deployment to Niger
Vote to send forces comes after a recent defence pact between the two neighbouring countries.
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Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as street protests continue
Albanian lawmakers have scuffled in parliament, throwing objects at one another and ripping microphones from desks.
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Greece: Protesters demand increased funding for public education
Students, teachers and civil servants are demonstrating in Greece today, protesting over staff shortages, poor infrastructure and the cost of living. Dozens of students have set up tents in the Square facing Parliament, in Athens, and on a pedestrian street in Thessaloniki on Tuesday. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Athens, Nathalie Savaricas.
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Eastern Libya parliament approves 2019 maritime deal with Turkiye
The vote recognises Ankara's maritime deal with Tripoli, ending Haftar's 2020 boycott.
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Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
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Australian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a car
Australian MP Dr. Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Victoria.
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Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
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Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi’s cabinet amid growing economic concerns
Iraq's parliament has finalised key minister appointments five months after al-Zaidi's government took office.
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Hungary's parliament votes to reverse anti-LGBTQ legislation from Orban era
Hungary's parliament passed a bill amending the 2021 "child protection law." The move is considered the first significant reversal of Orban's curbs targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
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Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament
Newly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament.
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How will Spain’s housing crisis affect elections?
Snap vote called after Parliament rejects measures to protect tenants and freeze rents.
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Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests
Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents.
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Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows
Eastern-based parliament votes to replace longtime speaker with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi.
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Germany news: Saxony-Anhalt parliament sits after AfD win
At its first session, the new state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt is to vote on a speaker nominated by the far-right AfD. And Germany's foreign minister has warned that the climate crisis could fuel extremism. DW has more.
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'Don't axe Youth Parliament' pleads teen member
The government plans to no longer fund the scheme launched to get young people into politics.
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Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue
Spain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction and protests led to the bid.