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Westminster official: UK Parliament set to open June 21

QueenElizabethwillformallyopenparliamentandannouncetheBritishgovernment'slegislativeprogramonJune21,AFPreportedThursdaycitinganofficial."Thegovernmenthasagreedw

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Egypt's parliament to vote on Red Sea islands transfer

Egypt'splantohandovertwouninhabitedRedSeaislandstoSaudiArabiaunderanagreementthathascausedwidespreadcontroversymovedclosertofruitionwithparliamentsettovoteonthe

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May regains confidence in cabinet and from Conservative MPs

UKPrimeMinisterTheresaMayheldherfirstpost-electioncabinetmeetingonMondaytodiscussdetailsofherConservativeParty'scooperationwiththeirNorthernIrelandallyinparliam

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Iran shootings: Parliament and Khomeini shrine attacked

ArmedmenhaveopenedfireattheIranianparliamentandtheshrineofAyatollahKhomeiniinthecapital,Tehran,Iranianmediareport.Atleastonegunmanfiredshotsinsideparliament,wou

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Japan's lower house passes "conspiracy bill" amid civil rights protests

Japan'slowerhouseofparliamentonTuesdaypassedacontroversialbilltocriminalizetheplottingofterrorattacksorseriouscrimesfollowingtherulingcoalitionforcingthebillthr

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Turkey voted "Yes" for constitutional amendment according to unofficial results

Turkey on Sunday voted "yes" with a narrow lead for the country's key referendum, which will shift the parliamentary system to an executive presidency and grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more authority, according to unofficial results.

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UK defends Trump state visit offer despite protest

The British government on Monday defended its decision to offer U.S. President Donald Trump a lavish state visit and an audience with the queen this year, defying protests outside parliament and dissent from lawmakers.

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UK's May to find out if she can trigger Brexit without parliament

British Prime Minister Theresa May will learn on Tuesday whether parliament must agree to the triggering of Britain's exit from the European Union, potentially giving lawmakers who oppose her plans a chance to amend or hinder her Brexit vision.

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Turkey begins debate on new Erdogan powers

Turkey's parliament on Monday began debating a controversial new draft constitution aimed at expanding the powers of the presidency under Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Turkey extends emergency rule by three months: Anadolu Agency

Turkey's parliament voted on Tuesday in favor of extending emergency rule by a further three months, effective from Jan. 19, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported.

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British MPs back government's Brexit timetable

​British Prime Minister Theresa May won a battle over her Brexit strategy in parliament's House of Commons on Wednesday night.

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Step by step: What it would take to impeach Korea’s president

​South Korea’s lawmakers have given President Park Geun-hye an ultimatum: Resign or be impeached.

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Thai Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn to be proclaimed as new king

The Thai parliament said on Tuesday that Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is to become the king of Thailand during a televised meeting.

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Australia senate stops gay marriage vote

The government said a non-binding ballot, or plebiscite, was the quickest way to amend the Marriage Act.

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British House of Lords politicians say parliament should have say in Brexit process

A committee of politicians from Britain's House of Lords said in a report Tuesday that parliament should be consulted before the measure paving the way for Brexit is triggered.

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Pakistan PM vows "forceful" anti-terror fight after bomber kills over 70

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told the parliament on Wednesday that his government will pursue anti-terror fight with more strength, days after a bomber killed over 70 people in the southwestern city of Quetta.