parliament

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Despite the public outcry, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was re-elected soon after the disaster and has survived two related no-confidence votes in parliament.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Before the amendment was approved by parliament in 2024, Japan was the only G7 country that did not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Min Aung Hlaing received 247 of the 260 votes, a parliament official said, according to a live broadcast.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Earlier this week, Iran’s parliament approved a plan to collect tolls on vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The RJF members called virtually every member of parliament to lobby for citizenship: full, permanent citizenship, not just a temporary permit to live in Iceland.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady