Israel’s ex-military chief Benny Gantz submitted himself Thursday as a candidate for speaker of parliament. Gantz is PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s fundamental rival, and the transfer may result in an emergency alliance between the 2, AFP reviews. The parliament introduced that Gantz was the one candidate to succeed Netanyahu ally Yuli ...

Because the UK adopts more and more stringent measures to fight the coronavirus, British MPs are anticipated to vote later to shut Parliament till April 21– breaking per week sooner than the standard Easter recess. ...

Turkish lawmakers have ratified a protection and safety memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Libya, state media has reported. The MoU on protection and safety was hammered on November 27 between the senior authorities officers from two nations together with one other deal on the delimitation of the maritime jurisdiction areas ...

By voting for the Letwin wrecking modification, Parliament is attempting to pressure yet one more Brexit delay. If politicians weren’t already unpopular sufficient, they’ll be much more so after right this moment’s debacle. ...

The US Embassy in Lima stated Washington would proceed to work with Peru as a “accomplice in democracy,” whilst its authorities strikes to close down the nation’s legislature amid an unprecedented political disaster. ...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has formally suspended the UK parliament till October 14, angering many rivals, who've accused him of “disgraceful” habits in making an attempt to ram by means of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit with out scrutiny. ...

Following a dramatic defeat for the UK authorities after a chaotic Tuesday in Westminster, British newspapers are providing vivid encapsulations of the day’s occasions with a variety of eye-catching entrance pages. ...

The British Home of Commons has voted in favor of debating a movement to take the no-deal Brexit off the desk and asking the EU for an extension. PM Boris Johnson has declared he'll name a basic election if the movement passes. ...

If nothing else, Brexit has proven us simply how fluid the that means of democracy may be when the people who find themselves entrusted with defending it begin wielding it as a weapon. ...

Indian lawmakers have handed laws banning the Muslim follow referred to as ‘on the spot divorce.’ Proponents of the invoice say it would shield Muslim ladies whereas critics argue its penalties are too harsh and goal ...