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Global parliamentary group on China to hold conference in Washington next
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): A grouping of more than 200 democratic reform-minded lawmakers from 25 countries is set to hold its annual conference in Washington, DC on September 12-14, US-based publication Politico reported.
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US senator Marsha Blackburn meets Taiwan president amid China tensions
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 26 (ANI): Senator Marsha Blackburn, the latest US lawmaker to visit Taiwan, met President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday amid the rising tensions with China.
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Marsha Blackburn becomes latest US lawmaker to visit Taiwan, defies Beijin
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 26 (ANI): US Senator, Marsha Blackburn is latest US lawmaker to visit the sel-governed island of Taiwan on Thursday after a series of visits by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other US officials that has heightened tensions with China.
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Tokyo must stop making provocation: China on recent Japanese lawmaker's vi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 23 (ANI): China on Tuesday strongly deplored the move by a Japanese politician who is visiting Taiwan and said that Tokyo must stop making provocation and seek selfish gains in the Taiwan Straits.
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Final rites of Nepali Congress leader Pradip Giri performed with state hon
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 21 (ANI): Final rites of Congress leader and lawmaker Pradip Giri were performed at Pashupatinath Temple crematorium on Sunday late afternoon with state honours.
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Nepali Congress leader Pradip Giri passes away
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 21 (ANI): Nepali Congress leader and lawmaker Pradip Giri passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday evening.
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Another US delegation visits Taiwan days after Pelosi trip enraged China
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 14 (ANI): A fresh delegation of US lawmakers is visiting Taiwan, less than two weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the self-ruled island angered China and set off large-scale military drills in the Taiwan Strait.
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US lawmakers introduce bill to provide citizenship to Afghan refugees
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 10 (ANI): As Afghan refugees have been living in the US without a permanent legal status following the Taliban's take over in Afghanistan, American lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday to provide them citizenship.
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Global lawmakers express concern over China's threats against Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): A group of global parliamentarians have expressed grave concern over Chinese military threats against Taiwan following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei.
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Outgoing Vice President floored lawmakers with his witty one-liners
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): Outgoing Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu is known across political circles for making funny comments. Even in a tense situation, he produced his one-liners to lift the boring mood of the lawmakers.
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Indiana House passes abortion ban with some exceptions
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Indianapolis [US], August 6 (ANI): The Indiana lawmakers passed a near-total ban on abortion on Friday, with some exceptions, becoming the first state in the US to pass this new legislation since the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
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Imran Khan's PTI sends memo to poll body over verdict in foreign funding c
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 4 (ANI): Ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's public protest against the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, PTI lawmakers on Thursday afternoon assembled outside the electoral watchdog's office in Islamabad and registered their prot
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