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Burqa ban bill approved by Portugal’s parliament seen as targeting Muslim women

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If signed into law, the bill proposed by far-right party would follow other European countries in banning face veils

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Portuguese parliament approves bill banning face coverings in public

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Portugal’s parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons in public, in a move seen as largely targeting the face coverings worn by some Muslim women.

Portuguese parliament approves bill banning face coverings in public

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Portugal’s parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons in public, in a move seen as largely targeting the face coverings worn by some Muslim women.

Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms

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Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s finances

Portuguese parliament approves bill banning face coverings in public

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MADRID (AP) — Portugal ‘s parliament on Friday approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons…

Portuguese parliament approves bill banning face coverings in public

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Portugal's parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for gender or religious reasons in public

Portugal’s parliament approves far-right party’s bill to ban face veils

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If bill is signed into law, Portugal would join several European countries which already have full or partial bans.

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World News | European Parliament Confronts China over Tibet and Human Rights Abuses at 42nd EU-China Dialogue

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. According to CTA, European lawmakers strongly criticised China for its continued repression in Tibet and other regions under its control.

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Greece's parliament approves bill extending working hours despite nationwide protests

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Greece's conservative government says the "Fair Work for All" legislation aims to make the labour market more flexible and effective.

Bangladesh: Police fire teargas, sound grenades to disperse protesters near Parliament

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The protestors vandalised at least two police vehicles, set fire to the temporary reception room, temporary control room and furniture built in front of the MP Building

How China is tapping into the corridors of Parliament ‘every day’

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Experts and intelligence insiders explain how one collapsed espionage trial reveals a daily threat to national security

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Mongolian PM steps down after losing support of country’s parliament

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A majority of politicians voted to oust Mongolian prime minister just four months after he took office

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Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer faces Parliament inquiry over collapsed China spy case

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MPs are to hold their own investigation into how the case against men accused of spying for Russia collapsed.

Thursday, Oct 16

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German parliament opens debate on military service bill

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Both ruling parties struck a conciliatory tone in parliament after a divided week on the issue. Germany aims to double the Bundeswehr's number of servicemen and women in a decade, how is entirely another question.

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French PM Lecornu survives no-confidence parliament vote, now eyes budget

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The two motions were tabled by the far-right National Rally and far-left France Unbowed parties.

French PM Lecornu’s government survives vote of no confidence in parliament

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Sebastien Lecornu’s government was formed on October 12

Embattled French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence votes in Parliament

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PARIS (AP) — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two votes of no-confidence Thursday that could have toppled his fragile…

Petition signed by more than 100 people opposing 'privatisation' of Dudley youth centre is presented to Parliament

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A petition opposing plans to hand the management of a Black Country youth centre to a private operator has been presented to Parliament.

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Rebecca Supports Estée Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign In Parliament

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This week, Rebecca attended the Pink Ribbon Tea at the Palace of Westminster, marking over 30 years of Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign. The Campaign aims to unite and inspire people globally in its mission to help create a…