Protests Over The Controversial Extradition Bill Bring Hong Kong To A Standstill. What Does It Mean When Lawmakers Couldn't Reach The Parliament To Vote On A Controversial Bill? That's The Extent Of Chaos In Hong Kong. The Government Says That The Extradition Bill Will Prevent Hong Kong From Becoming A Safe Haven For Criminals. But The Backlash From People Has Intensified.

Gravitas: Hong Kong Descends Into Violent Chaos

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Egyptian lawmakers on Sunday tabled proposed constitutional changes that would allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to extend his rule beyond 2022, legislators said.

Egypt MPs table law amendment to extend President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi rule

President Donald Trump expressed skepticism on Sunday that US lawmakers seeking to avoid another government shutdown could reach a deal on border security that he would accept, as he renewed his vow to build a wall on the southern border with Mexico.

Trump doubts lawmakers can reach acceptable border security deal

The date Britain leaves the EU could be pushed back by a couple of weeks to give time for legislation to be approved by lawmakers, the leader of Britain's lower house of parliament said, the most senior figure to make such a suggestion.

Brexit date could be pushed back by a 'couple of extra weeks': Energy minister Leadsom

Greek police fired teargas to disperse crowds gathered outside parliament on Thursday to protest against a deal over the name of neighbouring Macedonia, as an at times angry parliamentary debate spilled into a third day.

Greek police fire teargas at Macedonia name protesters

In an ugly turn in the ongoing power game in Karnataka, a Congress MLA was injured in an alleged brawl with a colleague lawmaker at a resort even as the party issued notices to its four legislators who skipped a crucial CLP meeting amid BJP's alleged poaching attempt.

Karnataka turmoil: MLA hurt in alleged brawl with fellow Congress lawmaker

The membership of 332 Pakistani lawmakers, including that of the country's high-profile Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, was suspended on Wednesday after they failed to submit details of their properties and assets to the poll body, according to media reports.

332 Pak lawmakers suspended over non-disclosure of assets

France is speeding up preparations for a "no deal" Brexit after the British parliament overwhelmingly rejected the agreement on the table, a French presidential source said Wednesday.

France to accelerate preparations for no-deal Brexit: Presidential source

President Donald Trump's nominee for US attorney general, William Barr, told lawmakers on Tuesday he would protect a federal probe into Russian election meddling from political pressure, stressing he would bring independence to the job and not shy away from breaking ranks with the administration.

Trump's pick for US attorney general says he will not 'be bullied' by anybody

Prime Minister Theresa May faced the prospect of defeat in a historic vote on her Brexit deal in parliament on Tuesday, potentially leaving Britain in limbo about the biggest political and economic change for the country in decades.

UK parliament looks set to reject PM May's Brexit deal

A partial shutdown of the US government entered a 12th day Wednesday as President Donald Trump prepared to meet top Democratic and Republican lawmakers in a bid to break the impasse over his demand for funding for a border wall with Mexico.

Trump ready to meet lawmakers in a bid to end shutdown 

The newly elected Bangladesh lawmakers will be sworn in on January 3 at the Jatiya Sangsad here. The Parliament Secretariat confirmed the news on Tuesday, reports The Daily Star.

Bangladesh: Lawmakers to be sworn in on January 3

Lok Sabha passed triple talaq bill on Friday amid huge uproar by some opposition parties. BJP had issued a whip to all it's Lok Sabha MP's, two days before tabling the bill mentioning that everyone needs to be present while the Triple Talaq Bill will be taken up for discussion.

30 BJP lawmakers fails to show up at Triple Talaq Bill discussion

The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a fresh plea seeking imposition of a lifetime ban on lawmakers following their conviction in criminal cases. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi dismissed the petition filed by NGO ‘Lok Prahari’ through its General Secretary S N Shukla, saying that it was already seized of a similar petition on the same issue.

SC refuses to hear fresh plea seeking life ban on lawmakers after conviction in criminal cases

The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking to ban lawmakers from practising as advocates. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said that the Bar Council of India Rules do not prohibit legislators from practising as lawyers.

Lawyers elected as lawmakers can practice in courts: Supreme Court

The no-confidence vote launched by Rajoy's rival Socialist party chief Pedro Sanchez proved the nail in the coffin of a man variously described as an uncharismatic and rigid do-nothing or a stellar strategist with strong political acumen

Parliament ousts Spain PM, replaced by Socialist leader

Signed into law by President Donald Trump in August 2017, the Countering America's Adversaries through Sanction Act or CCTSA imposes sanctions on a country or utility for any significant purchase of military equipment from Russia

Lawmakers discuss about impact of CAATSA on allies: US Senator

Zuckerberg previously declined to come in person to answer questions from British lawmakers, instead sending Facebook's Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer to face a four-hour grilling last month

UK lawmakers prepared to summon Facebook boss Zuckerberg over data scandal

Experts and lawmakers warned that any imposition of sanctions on India, which is now a major defence partner, could be disastrous for the bilateral relationship and as such there is an urgent need to prevent that from happening.

US should not sanction India over defence deal with Russia: American lawmakers

Hawaii would become the seventh US state to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients

Hawaii lawmakers approve medical aid in dying for terminally ill

Republican Senator Marco Rubio said he believed some internet companies have grown too fast to digest their responsibilities and obligations

US Republican lawmakers concerned by Facebook data leak

Rusova's story is typical in Russia, where sexual harassment is seen as a joke rather than a problem, even as the #MeToo movement sweeps across western countries

Lawmakers mock Russia's #Metoo campaigner

The court added that the courts will be set up by the state governments in consultation with high courts

SC to Centre: Ensure courts deciding cases against MPs, MLAs start functioning from March 1

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