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Paying For Sex Banned In France; Prostitutes Encouraged To Find New Jobs

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 09, 2016 09:01 AM EDT

France has passed a law that effectively makes prostitution a criminal offense. Former sex workers are encouraged to find a new trade to pursue.

Moderates And Reformists Dominate Iranian Elections

By Jenn Loro - Feb 28, 2016 03:44 PM EST

Early election results appear to show reformists and allied moderate conservatives and independents leading the parliamentary and Assembly of Experts vote.

Iranians Go To The Polls- The First Parliamentary Elections Since The Nuke Deal

By Jenn Loro - Feb 27, 2016 08:13 PM EST

Iran is now counting the results of the nation’s first parliamentary elections since the landmark nuclear agreement- pitting ideological hardliners against the reformists who wish a gradual opening of the economy and normal relations with the West.

Denmark Passes Controversial Bill Allowing Officials to Seize Refugees’ Valuables

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 26, 2016 02:51 PM EST

The Parliament in Denmark has passed a controversial bill on Tuesday that will undoubtedly deter refugees from seeking asylum.

UK Parliament set to Debate Banning Donald Trump for Hate Speech

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 06, 2016 04:28 PM EST

British lawmakers will respond to a petition calling for a ban on Donald Trump very soon.

UK Petition to Ban Donald Trump Gets close to 300K Signatures

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 09, 2015 01:53 PM EST

A United Kingdom petition to ban Donald Trump has received almost 300,000 signatures.

UK, Germany Parliaments Set to Vote on Plans to Combat ISIS in Syria

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 02, 2015 11:44 AM EST

The Parliaments in the UK and Germany will vote on what to do about ISIS in Syria.

20-year-old Mhairi Black Is The Youngest MP In UK Since 1667

By R. Siva Kumar - May 09, 2015 07:18 PM EDT

A member of the Scottish National Party has toppled Labour leader Douglas Alexander.

Iraqi soldiers' families storm parliament

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 02, 2014 03:38 PM EDT

The families of Iraqi soldiers who have been taken hostage by the terrorists of the Islamic State have stormed the Iraqi Parliament demanding news of their captive loved ones.

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