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23 May 2022
In one of the strictest anti-abortion proposals in the country, lawmakers in Oklahoma state passed a bill that restricts abortion immediately after the baby is conceived.
25 May 2021
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies has advocated financial autonomy for the Judiciary, legislature and Local Governments, in all states of the Federation.
15 Mar 2020
The US legislature has approved a resolution to limit Donald Trump's authority to launch military action against Iran. However, the president looks likely to be able to overrule them.
19 Oct 2019
Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam was forced to abort her annual policy address amid chaotic scenes inside the city's legislature. She later delivered her speech via video.
31 May 2017
The House of Representatives, yesterday, threw out a bill which sought to compel the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to submit its budget directly to the Legislature for approval.

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Pakistan's parliamentary elections will be held next January, the country's election authority announced on Thursday, delaying the vote that was initially tabled for November. The Election Commission of Pakistan said the elections are scheduled for the last week of January.
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Its grapes are twice fermented, which is the same as the process used to make prosecco. However, prosecco is fermented in stainless steel vats and champagne is twice fermented in glass bottles. The result is two very different sparkling wines. Champagne retains a dryness and develops a very complex flavour profile.
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Around 10% of the victims of the recent devastating floods in Libya were from other countries. Some were working there, others likely trying to leave for Europe. But all will be very difficult for their families to find.
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The Indian government is exploring the idea of holding simultaneous elections at the national, state and local levels. But the opposition has slammed it, saying it goes against the spirit of federalism.
2 hours ago
Not for the first time, EU leaders are facing growing calls to take a firmer line with Azerbaijan. With a gas deal in place and myriad geopolitical considerations, hopeful Armenians shouldn't hold their breath.
2 hours ago
Cooperation between Tunisia and the EU to limit irregular migration is proving difficult. Both parties have something to win and much to lose.