Demonstrators, defying coronavirus fears, took to a main highway into Jerusalem to condemn what they say are antidemocratic moves by the prime minister since his March 2 election defeat.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
New Zealand Eases Abortion Restrictions
The change was welcomed by abortion rights advocates, but even in that camp some wondered if lawmakers had gone too far.
Israel’s Right Had a Good Election. So Did Israeli Arabs. That May Be No Coincidence.
Arab lawmakers won a record number of seats in Israel’s election, even as the Israeli right also made gains.
E.U. Proposes a Climate Law. Greta Thunberg Hears ‘Empty Words.’
The bill would set a target of net zero carbon emissions across the bloc by 2050. That is decades later than what many activists say is needed.
Israel’s Election: 7 Takeaways
Benjamin Netanyahu has a narrow lead in Israel’s third general election in year, but he still might not be able to form a government.
Secret Passage Dating to 1660 Is Found Inside U.K. Parliament
An exclusive walkway once used by royalty was rediscovered inside the landmark building, along with some graffiti from Victorian laborers.
Iran’s Stacked Election Is Expected to Produce a Hard-Line Parliament
Iran’s leaders disqualified more than 7,000 candidates, including most moderates and centrists, paving the way for tougher domestic and foreign policies.
Ex-North Korean Diplomat Runs for South Korean Parliament
Thae Yong-ho is the first defector from the North to seek popular election as a lawmaker in the South.
Sinn Fein on Threshold: Party With Old I.R.A. Ties Soars in Irish Election
Once ostracized over its ties to sectarian violence, Sinn Fein may now be able to claim a seat at the government table.
Sinn Fein Surges in Irish Elections, Exit Polls Predict
The faction formerly linked to the Irish Republican Army is expected to get an equal share of votes to Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s party and the main opposition group.