For the second time, Christopher Chope, a Conservative member of Parliament, opposed a measure that would offer girls at risk greater protections.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
Australian Parliament Reports Cyberattack on Its Computer Network
Officials said there were no indications that data had been stolen in the attack, which an expert said was probably the work of a foreign government.
Riots After a No-Deal Brexit? Save the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II and members of her family would be evacuated from London if Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U. triggers riots, British media reported.
Lebanon Forms New Government After 9 Months of Deadlock
Prime Minister Saad Hariri apologized to the Lebanese people for the long delay in forming a government, and said “bold reforms” were needed to address the nation’s chronic problems.
Parliament Becomes Britain’s New Brexit Casualty
Votes in Parliament have put Britain on a collision course with the European Union over Brexit. Critics say lawmakers failed to take control.
Cooper-Boles Amendment Challenges Theresa May’s Brexit Strategy
The Cooper-Boles amendment, on which lawmakers may vote on Tuesday, could delay Britain’s exit from the European Union.
The Brexit Amendment Process That Could Reshape Britain’s Future
British lawmakers are to vote on Tuesday on a series of changes in the prime minister’s plans for withdrawal from the European Union. Here’s what could happen.
Greece Expected to Approve Macedonia Name Change, Defying Street Protests
The Parliament will vote on a pact changing the name of Greece’s neighbor to North Macedonia. But many Greeks say the change does not go far enough.
What Is Happening in Venezuela? How It Got Here and Why It Matters
The opposition leader Juan Guaidó is challenging the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, whose re-election last year was widely considered rigged.
Juan Guaidó: From Relative Unknown to Self-Declared President of Venezuela
The 35-year-old opposition leader just swore himself in as Venezuela’s interim president. Who is he?