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Cyprus’ pro-presidential party wins legislative election Nicosia, May 31 (UNI) The pro-presidential center-right Democratic Rally (DISI) gathered 27.77% of the vote, winning the parliamentary election in Cyprus, the Central Election Commission said after 100% of ballots were counted. The opposition Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) ranks second in the voting with 22.34%. The centrist Democratic Party (DIKO) comes in third, with 11.29% of the vote. The fourth party was the far-right ...

PESHAWAR: The huge influence of the tobacco industry over legislative bodies is a major factor behind the delay in imposition of the tax levy and the low taxes are contributing to the growing use of...

Know, hundreds of millions of dollars, and as a result, there have been amendments that have been added to it throughout the course of the night that have held the process up. and the reason that were stalled right now is because senator ron johnson of wisconsin would like to see something added to this bill related to border security. so hes basically, you know, put his thumb on the pause button here, preventing the bill from moving forward. and what were watching right now play out on the floo...

A Chinese central government spokesperson on Thursday hailed the passage of a bill by the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to improve Hong Kongs electoral system, saying that it is another major institutional achievement in the law-based governance of Hong Kong and the correction of chaos and will open a new chapter in the good governance of the city.

May 27, 2021 - 03:02 PM A bipartisan group of senators and representatives this week reintroduced AHA-supported legislation to improve and extend the Conrad State 30 program, which allows states to request J-1 visa waivers for up to 30 foreign physicians per year to work in federally designated shortage and underserved areas. The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act would extend the program for three additional years, increase state allocations to 35 physicians per year and...

What the most realistic timeframe is, and i dont know that there is a realistic timeframe, but i do think at some point it dissipates. thats tim scott, the lead negotiator on police reform. joining us now is former u.s. assistant attorney for the southern district of new york, mr. lawrence, thank you so much for being here. the police reform bill here, the sticking point is still qualified immunity as tim scott said the way the legislative, if you lose the momentum -- im interested in your per...

An exchange activity between young lawmakers from China and Cambodia was held via video link on Monday as a move to further deepen mutual understanding and bring new energy to bilateral relations and cooperation of the legislative bodies.

Photo Credit: IANS IANSLive Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) The West Bengal cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday approved formation of the upper house of the state legislature, in its second meeting on Monday. To get full access of the story, click here to subscribe to IANS News Service © 2021 IANS India Private Limited. All Rights Reserved. The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will be liable for legal action. For news, views and gossips, follow IANS at Twitter...

Legislative Secretary G Narayan Raju dies of COVID-19 SECTIONS Last Updated: May 05, 2021, 11:17 AM IST Share Synopsis The top draftsman of the government was suffering from coronavirus and was admitted to the DRDO facility here where he breathed his last on Tuesday night, the Law Ministry officials said. Agencies Legislative Secretary G Narayan Raju has died of COVID-19, officials said on Wednesday. He was 62. The top draftsman of the government was suffering from coronavirus and was admitte...

Non-performance of executive and legislative organs weakens the Constitution