News about Parliament

Kazakhstan and Morocco discuss cooperation Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meet Morocco delagation to discuss prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Morocco.
28 April 2014 01:15
All orphanages to close down in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan plans to introduce major changes to its orphans and disadvantaged children programs.
24 April 2014 14:22
Protesters consider ending occupation of Taiwan's parliament Protesters said Monday they were considering ending their three-week occupation of Taiwan's parliament, after its Speaker intervened to try to end the standoff over a contentious services trade pact with China.
08 April 2014 10:45
Parliament votes for Massimov as new PM The Parliament has voted for Karim Massimov as the new Head of the Kazakhstan Government.
02 April 2014 20:31
Polygamy bill poses dilemma for Kenya The adoption by Kenya's parliament of a controversial bill that legalises polygamy has provoked a fierce national debate pitting modern secular values and Christianity against local traditions.
28 March 2014 13:33
Protesters occupying Taiwan's parliament issue ultimatum Protesters barricaded themselves inside Taiwan's parliament for a third straight day, threatening "further action" if the government pushes ahead with its plans to ratify a contentious trade pact with China.
21 March 2014 14:45
Ukraine ushers in new era as president flees A new era dawned in Ukraine on Sunday as parliament appointed a pro-Western interim leader after ousted president Viktor Yanukovych fled Kiev to escape retribution for a week of deadly carnage.
24 February 2014 12:06
Kazakhstan vests EBRD with immunity and tax privileges Kazakhstan Majilis has ratified the agreement between Kazakhstan and European Bank of Reconstruction and Development.
09 January 2014 13:39
UN rights body urges Uganda leader to shun anti-gay bill The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday called on Uganda's president not to sign a harsh anti-gay draft law that sailed through parliament last week.
28 December 2013 16:26
US 'concern' over Uganda anti-gay bill The United States voiced concern on Tuesday over a draconian anti-homosexuality bill passed by Uganda's parliament.
26 December 2013 11:46
Mauritania ruling party wins absolute majority Mauritania's ruling UPR party has won a ruling majority in parliament after a second round of legislative elections.
23 December 2013 10:22
Uganda adopts tough anti-gay bill Uganda's parliament on Friday adopted an anti-homosexuality bill that will see repeat offenders jailed for life, sparking an international outcry as lawmakers hailed it as a victory against "evil".
21 December 2013 19:10
Italy's Letta wins parliament vote, vowing to fight 'chaos' Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta on Wednesday won a parliamentary confidence vote triggered by the fall of Silvio Berlusconi, promising to push through a pro-European reform agenda and fight populism.
12 December 2013 11:04
Japanese parliament passes controversial secrets law Japan's parliament on Friday adopted a law on protecting state secrets despite a public outcry, with strong opposition from the media and academics who fear it will infringe on the right to information and free expression.
07 December 2013 13:25
Vote looms to expel Italy's Berlusconi from parliament Italy's Silvio Berlusconi is in for a tumultuous week that will likely see him booted out of parliament and shift into opposition to a government where he is still formally a coalition partner.
25 November 2013 18:35
Ukraine to debate Tymoshenko bill to save EU deal Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday was set to debate a bill to let jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko go abroad for treatment in a last-ditch attempt to save a crucial deal with the European Union.
19 November 2013 17:48
Crisis-hit Maldives hold new presidential vote The Maldives on Saturday voted in a run-off presidential election held under intense international pressure to elect a new leader and end months of political unrest.
16 November 2013 17:49
Greece suspends state aid to neo-Nazi party The Greek parliament has adopted a measure suspending state aid to the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, after six of its lawmakers faced charges in a high-profile probe of the group's alleged criminal activities.
23 October 2013 18:00
Turkish MPs extend possible troop dispatch mandate in Syria conflict Turkey's parliament on Thursday extended for one year a mandate that would allow Ankara to send troops to war-ravaged Syria if necessary.
05 October 2013 12:00
Ireland set to vote on abolishing upper house of parliament Ireland votes on Friday on whether to abolish its upper house of parliament, a historic move that Prime Minister Enda Kenny argues will save money but which critics say is a power grab.
04 October 2013 15:05
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