Tag: Members of Parliament

German parliament appoints three new judges to Constitutional Court

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's parliament on Thursday voted to appoint three new judges to the Constitutional Court, avoiding a…

East Timor to scrap MP pensions and SUVs after protests

East Timor's parliament on Wednesday said it would scrap lifetime pensions for MPs, bowing to public pressure after…

Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has begun sailing out of Tunisia, with organisers and participants saying they are…

Factbox-Main candidates in Malawi’s presidential election

BLANTYRE (Reuters) -Malawi holds a presidential election on September 16, when voters will also cast ballots for members…

Indonesia’s president vows tough stance against corruption in State of the Nation address

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — President Prabowo Subianto marked the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence by vowing to root…

New Zealand lawmaker who called opponents spineless over Gaza is ejected from Parliament a 2nd time

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand lawmaker who was thrown out of Parliament for calling her…