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    Turkish parliament passes disputed bar associations law

    11 Jul 2020

    Thousands of lawyers have protested in Istanbul, Ankara and other cities against the plan, saying it aims to silence some of the few institutions still speaking out against the government's record on rule of law and human rights.

    Somalia’s parliament votes to oust PM Hassan Ali Khaire

    25 Jul 2020

    Lawmakers voted 170-8 to remove Khaire, Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman told the news agency. "We urge Somalia's president to appoint a new prime minister," he was quoted as saying.

    Canada parliament goes virtual during pandemic

    17 May 2020

    Every Tuesday and Thursday over the past month 338 Canadian MPs logged into Zoom from home to question ministers in lieu of holding a daily in-person question period.

    PNG opposition bid to oust prime minister stalls

    14 Dec 2020

    The challenge to Marape has gathered traction over recent days with the government weighed down by dire levels of debt and little progress in negotiations with resource companies to secure a greater share of wealth for the country.

    Egypt starts voting in first stage of parliament elections

    24 Oct 2020

    Some 63 million voters out of Egypt's more than 100 million people are eligible to elect 568 of the 596 lawmakers in the lower house, widely seen as a rubber-stamp body for executive policies.

    Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim meets king in challenge for premiership

    13 Oct 2020

    Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will make an “important announcement” on Tuesday after a meeting with the king in which he aims to prove he has the parliamentary support needed to oust Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

    VIDEO: Fat rat makes parliamentarians stand on chairs in Spain

    23 Jul 2021

    A fat rat caused a huge chaos and panic during a session of the parliament of Andalusia, southern Spain. The rat took to the floor of the parliament prompting some deputies to stand up on chairs inside the hall.

    Ramaphosa to be sworn in as president of South Africa

    25 May 2019

    Cyril Ramaphosa takes the oath of office on Saturday as president of South Africa, facing a brew of expectations and scepticism after vowing to reform the country and revive its economy.

    Sharjah Children Parliament to conclude its 16th edition on Oct.28

    25 Oct 2020

    The closing ceremony will bring together 60 young parliamentarians aged 8-11 years who were elected from all Sharjah Children centres across the emirate, and will offer them a platform to express their views.

    First stage of Egypt parliament elections concludes

    26 Oct 2020

    Some 63 million voters out of Egypt's more than 100 million people are eligible to elect 568 of the 596 lawmakers in the lower house, widely seen as a rubber-stamp body for executive policies.

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