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Syria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries

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In the first elections since the Assad regime was ousted, there was no popular vote and women and minorities won few seats. Still, many Syrians saw it as progress toward ending authoritarian rule.

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Few women and minorities win seats in Syria's first parliament since fall of Assad

www.france24.com

Women and religious minorities were underrepresented on Monday in Syria’s first elected parliament since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Electoral commission spokesperson Nawar Najmeh said only four percent of members of the new transitional…

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Macron is a lame duck, he cannot pursue his policies in parliament — The Times

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The newspaper believes that Macron, whose presidential term expires in 2027, has three options: to appoint a new prime minister, to hold parliamentary elections, or to resign

Parliament speaker points finger at foreign actors for inciting unrest in Georgia

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In the early hours of October 5, the Georgian police detained five organizers of the rally, including former Prosecutor General Murtaz Zodelava and opera singer Paata Burchuladze for calls to overthrow the government and organizing mass…

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Blasphemy: European Parliament demands release of Kano musician on alleged death penalty

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The European Parliament has called for the immediate release of Nigerian Sufi musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, who was accused of blasphemy over a song about Prophet Mohammed. The EU Parliament’s freedom of religion group, EU FORB Intergroup…

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Rabbani says govt should parliament into confidence on ‘new US policy’, mentions Pasni port and minerals sale

www.dawn.com

Former Senate chairperson Raza Rabbani emphasised on Monday that the federal government should “immediately” take parliament into confidence on its “new US policy”, particularly mentioning media reports about the sale of rare minerals and…

Hosting Moulton Evening WI for a Tour of Parliament

It was a real pleasure to arrange a Tour of Parliament for members of Moulton Evening WI last week.Although I was unable to be there in person, my office staff were delighted to welcome the group and show them around the Palace of…

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Former Greek PM Tsipras triggers new party speculation as he steps down from parliament

www.politico.eu

ATHENS — Greece’s former left-wing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras stepped down Monday from his parliamentary seat as speculation mounts that he will form a new party.

Parliament Enacts Competitive Bidding Law for Power Contracts to Cut Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-enacts-competitive-bidding-law-for-power-contracts-to-cut-costs/Ghana’s Parliament has gazetted a sweeping legislative instrument…

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France's outgoing PM: "Political parties are behaving as if they have a majority in Parliament"

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France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his government resigned on Monday, hours after Lecornu announced his cabinet line-up, making it the shortest-lived in modern French history, driving stocks and the euro sharply lower. The…

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Odisha's Bali Jatra to make historic debut in British Parliament

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From Timeless Maritime Traditions to Global Partnerships: Honouring Odisha's Legacy, Showcasing India's Strength, and Building a Sustainable Future

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Malaysia welcomes Gaza peace plan but flags concerns over loopholes, Parliament told

www.malaymail.com

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Malaysia and several other countries are concerned about the shortcomings in the 20-point pe...

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Syria selects first post-Assad parliament members

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DAMASCUS: Members of local committees in Syria began on Sunday selecting members of a transitional parliament, in a process criticised as undemocratic, with a third of the members appointed directly by interim leader Ahmed Al Sharaa.

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PM's national security chief could be held in contempt of Parliament if he refuses to appear before committee over China spy scandal after Commons espionage case collapses

www.dailymail.co.uk

Jonathan Powell is facing calls to appear before Parliament to explain why charges were dropped against two British men accused of passing secrets to Beijing.

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John Swinney heckled outside Scottish parliament at memorial for victims of October 7 Hamas attack on Israel

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A furious crowd booed John Swinney as he addressed a vigil for the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

Sunday, Oct 5

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Syrian electoral college to select new Parliament members on Sunday

www.upi.com

Syria is electing Parliament officials Sunday, paving the way toward a more democratic future after more than 50 years of dictatorship amid Bashar al-Assad's rule.

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Moldovan president’s party to have 55 seats in newly-elected parliament — CEC

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The decision must be confirmed by the Constitutional Court

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Video: Here’s how Syria is electing its first post-Assad parliament

www.aljazeera.com

Syria is holding its first indirect parliamentary election since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Syria to select members of first post-Assad parliament in indirect vote

www.france24.com

Members of local committees in Syria began on Sunday (October 5) selecting members of a transitional parliament, in a process criticised as undemocratic, with a third of the members appointed directly by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.