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Beirut blast probe judge cleared to continue investigation
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Beirut blast probe judge cleared to continue investigation

BEIRUT, Dec 7 (Reuters) – The probe into last year’s deadly Beirut port blast has been cleared to resume after…
Jordan parliament begins debate on constitutional changes
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Jordan parliament begins debate on constitutional changes

AMMAN, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Jordan’s parliament began deliberations on Monday of proposed constitutional reforms that officials say revitalize the…
UK lawmakers back ‘watered down’ plans to curb rules on second jobs
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UK lawmakers back ‘watered down’ plans to curb rules on second jobs

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – British lawmakers on Wednesday backed moves to curb their ability to take second jobs in…
MP requests ‘Al-Reesh’ filmmakers be held accountable for tarnishing Egypt’s image
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MP requests ‘Al-Reesh’ filmmakers be held accountable for tarnishing Egypt’s image

Member of the Egyptian House of Representatives, Ahmed Mehanna, will submit a request to the Speaker of Parliament Hanafy Gebaly…
Turnout in Iraq’s election reached 43 percent -electoral commission
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Turnout in Iraq’s election reached 43 percent -electoral commission

Oct 16 (Reuters) – Turnout in Iraq’s parliamentary election earlier this month reached 43 percent, the electoral commission said late…
Japan dissolves parliament, setting stage for general election
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Japan dissolves parliament, setting stage for general election

TOKYO, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Japan dissolved its parliament on Thursday, setting the stage for an election at the end…
Iraqis vote for new parliament hoping for change
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Iraqis vote for new parliament hoping for change

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq closed its airspace Sunday as voters headed to the polls to elect a parliament that, despite…
Lebanon’s Cabinet wins confidence vote after power cut delay
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Lebanon’s Cabinet wins confidence vote after power cut delay

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new Cabinet won a vote of confidence from Parliament on Monday during a session that was…
Parliament session on Lebanon cabinet begins late after power cut
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Parliament session on Lebanon cabinet begins late after power cut

BEIRUT, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s parliament began a session on Monday that is scheduled to discuss the new cabinet’s…
Parliamentary election unlikely to change Russia’s politics
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Parliamentary election unlikely to change Russia’s politics

MOSCOW (AP) — After a few weeks of desultory campaigning but months of relentless official moves to shut down significant…
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