Lawmakers scuffled Saturday over legislation that would let the city send people suspected of crimes to mainland China, among other places.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
A.N.C. Leads in South Africa Election, as Voters Give Party ‘One Last Chance’
The African National Congress was expected to win votes it needed to stay in power, but to fall short of the 60 percent threshold it has met since coming to power in 1994.
Ally of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Is Detained After Failed Uprising
The opposition leader Juan Guaidó said that the vice president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Edgar Zambrano, was detained by the intelligence services.
Estonia Ministers’ Gesture Raises Fears of Support for White Supremacy
Mart and Martin Helme, a father and son who were elected to Parliament for a far-right party, used a hand signal that many interpreted as a white power symbol.
Spain’s Election Gives a Lift to the Left and a Warning to the Far Right
The vote was likely to hearten supporters of socialism. If not the beginnings of a backlash against the populists, it seemed at least to be a fortifying of defenses.
Socialists Strengthen Hold in Spain Election
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez claimed victory for his Socialist Party. But he will still need to form a coalition to govern.
A Trans Woman Got 3 Minutes to Speak in Armenia’s Parliament. Threats Followed.
Lilit Martirosyan was the first transgender woman to speak in Armenia’s National Assembly, according to organizers. The backlash began immediately.
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Parties Embrace Technology and Emerge Stronger
The rabbis’ instructions ruled the day in the country’s recent parliamentary elections. Now, the politicians are preparing for a clash over state and religion.
What’s a Feminist Government? Canada, and Trudeau, Grapple With the Question
Accusations by Canada’s former attorney general have propelled the country into an agonized and occasionally hairsplitting argument about feminism in political life.
The Finns Party Campaigned Against Climate Action. It Came in 2nd.
Although the populist party is unlikely to be part of a new government, it may now have more political influence in Finland.