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World

MPs TRASH parliament in Democratic Republic of Congo, police called in to break up fight (VIDEOS)

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020By Editor

A brawl has broken out between MPs in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament, with politicians throwing chairs and flipping tables on Tuesday over the president’s decision to dissolve the ruling coalition. … Read More >MPs TRASH parliament in Democratic Republic of Congo, police called in to break up fight (VIDEOS)

EU

Anti-LGBT Lithuanian lawmaker accidentally caught on camera with naked man in work from home blunder (VIDEO)

Posted on December 7, 2020By Editor

A prominent Lithuanian MP who has railed against ‘non-traditional’ marriages and LGBT rights has been spotted at home with a naked man, after apparently turning his camera on by accident while in an online parliamentary meeting. … Read More >Anti-LGBT Lithuanian lawmaker accidentally caught on camera with naked man in work from home blunder (VIDEO)

Israel backs preliminary bill to disband parliament, paving way for the fourth election in 2 years

Posted on December 3, 2020January 31, 2021By Editor

Israeli politicians have passed a proposal to dissolve parliament and hold early elections in 2021 after the opposition slammed Benjamin Netanyahu’s management of the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Israel backs preliminary bill to disband parliament, paving way for the fourth election in 2 years

‘Not useful’: Iranian govt speaks out against its parliament backing an end to international inspections of nuclear sites

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020By Editor

The national parliament of Iran on Tuesday approved a bill demanding the suspension of UN inspections of its nuclear facilities, but the country’s government has opposed the move as “neither necessary nor useful.” … Read More >‘Not useful’: Iranian govt speaks out against its parliament backing an end to international inspections of nuclear sites

Taiwan lawmakers throw PIG GUTS during parliament session to protest meat imports from US (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on November 29, 2020November 29, 2020By Editor

Fistfights broke out in Taiwan’s legislature as opposition party lawmakers began throwing pig organs in protest against an upcoming policy change which will allow pork and beef imports from the US. … Read More >Taiwan lawmakers throw PIG GUTS during parliament session to protest meat imports from US (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

World

WATCH crowds protest in Yerevan & storm Armenia’s parliament after ‘painful’ Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal is announced

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020By Editor

Crowds besieged the parliament and government offices in Yerevan after a peace deal with Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh was announced. The terms involve Armenia surrendering some territory it held. … Read More >WATCH crowds protest in Yerevan & storm Armenia’s parliament after ‘painful’ Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal is announced

EU

European Parliament President Sassoli self-isolating after member of his staff tests positive for Covid-19

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020By Editor

The president of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, announced on Thursday he would self-isolate after contact with a Covid-19 infected person. … Read More >European Parliament President Sassoli self-isolating after member of his staff tests positive for Covid-19

Israeli parliament to vote on bill that could end Netanyahu’s political career

Posted on August 9, 2020August 9, 2020By Editor

Israel’s parliament will vote on a bill that would ban an indicted prime minister from forming a government. If passed, the law could put an end to the political career of Benjamin Netanyahu, who is charged with fraud and bribery. … Read More >Israeli parliament to vote on bill that could end Netanyahu’s political career

WATCH: Fistfight breaks out in Turkish parliament after lawmaker lashes out at Erdogan over Idlib soldier deaths

Posted on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020By Editor

Turkey’s parliament descended into a chaotic fistfight after an opposition lawmaker accused President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of disrespecting Turkish soldiers killed recently in Idlib, Syria. … Read More >WATCH: Fistfight breaks out in Turkish parliament after lawmaker lashes out at Erdogan over Idlib soldier deaths

UK

How apropos: Banksy painting of Parliament as monkeys sells for record sum amid Brexit drama

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

A painting by the mysterious artist Banksy, showing the British Parliament as a gathering of chimpanzees, has been auctioned off for almost £10 million, just days after the body was ordered reconvened in hopes of stopping Brexit. … Read More >How apropos: Banksy painting of Parliament as monkeys sells for record sum amid Brexit drama