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Frene Ginwala remembered: trailblazing feminist and first speaker of South Africa's democratic parliament

Frene Ginwala, feisty feminist, astute political tactician and committed cadre of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), has died at the age of 90. In a country blessed with exceptional leaders, Ginwala must surely count among the best. Typically for her, but unusually for the ANC leadership,…

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Maduro's newest foe: an in-home caregiver who fled Venezuela

Like many of the 7 million Venezuelans who’ve abandoned their homeland in recent years, when Dinorah Figuera left behind her family and medical career in 2018 she was forced to accept meals from charities and hop from one low-cost shared apartment to another when she arrived in Spain

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Venezuela orders arrest of exiled lawmakers fighting Maduro

Venezuela’s socialist government has ordered the arrest of three exiled former lawmakers at the forefront of renewed efforts to unseat President Nicolas Maduro

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US looks for opportunity in demise of Guaido, whom it recognized as 'interim president' of Venezuela

WASHINGTON — For four years, Juan Guaido has embodied the audacious gamble by the U.S. government to unseat Venezuela's autocratic leader and restore democracy to a once-prosperous, oil-rich nation mired in political and economic chaos.

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Vietnam ousts most senior officials in years as probes spread

Vietnam dismissed two deputy prime ministers — the most senior officials to be relieved of duties since 2017 — amid lengthy investigations driven by a campaign to clean up corruption and protect the Communist Party’s legitimacy.

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Exiled Venezuela lawmakers chosen to lead anti-Maduro fight

Venezuela’s opposition has selected an all-female team of exiled former lawmakers to replace the beleaguered Juan Guaidó as the face of its faltering efforts to remove socialist President Nicolas Maduro

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Vietnam dismisses two ministers amid corruption probes

HANOI: Vietnam dismissed two deputy prime ministers amid lengthy investigations driven by a campaign to clean up corruption and protect the Communist Party’s legitimacy.

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U.S. no longer recognizes Guaidó as Venezuela's president, Biden official confirms

Opposition lawmakers voted to dissolve Guaidó's "interim presidency" after four years.

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Lao lawmakers choose new PM

The parliament of Laos has voted to elect Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as the new prime minister to succeed Phankham Viphavanh, who has stepped down citing health concerns, according to local media.

Bangkok Post

Venezuelan opposition strips Guaidó of 'presidential' role

For three years, Juan Guaidó has led the Venezuelan opposition’s efforts to bring about new elections and remove socialist President Nicolás Maduro

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Guaido ousted as interim president in vote by opposition in Venezuelan National Assembly

The Venezuelan opposition approved Friday the end of the so-called interim government of opposition leader Juan Guaido, embarking on a new path that critics say will lead to further internal divisions and help the Nicolas Maduro regime regain international recognition.

Miami Herald

Venezuelan opposition is about to oust Guaidó from leadership. It’s a mistake, observers warn

A majority bloc of the Venezuelan opposition is preparing to dissolve the so-called interim government of opposition leader Juan Guaidó, in a controversial move described as a logical step by some, but that others see as an error that will end up benefiting the Nicolas Maduro regime.

Miami Herald

In controversial vote, Venezuelan opposition moves to end Guaidó’s interim government

Venezuela’s opposition-led interim government, recognized as the legitimate government by dozens of countries, including the United States, may cease to exist as early as next week, after legislators voted this week to get rid of the institution led by Juan Guaidó during a National Assembly video session.

Miami Herald

Venezuela lawmakers vote to remove Guaidó as head of opposition

Venezuela’s opposition voted to end Juan Guaidó’s so-called interim government, four years after the United States and dozens of other countries lined up behind him in an attempt to oust President Nicolás Maduro.

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Venezuela opposition weighs overhauling 'interim government'

A group of opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is looking to strip Juan Guaidó of his authority as the internationally recognized head of the country's so-called interim government

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Kuwait Solves Housing Crisis by Establishing Real Estate Development Companies

Kuwait’s National Assembly on Wednesday approved the proposal to amend the Public Authority for Housing Welfare Law in its first reading with 48 votes in favor and one against. The bill mandates the authority to establish shareholding companies that will implement housing projects in partnership with private and huge international…

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South Africa's Ramaphosa dodges impeachment vote in parliament

South Africa's scandal-engulfed President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday easily survived a vote in parliament on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings that could have forced him out of office.

France 24

South African parliament delays vote that could lead to Ramaphosa’s impeachment

South Africa's National Assembly on Monday delayed by a week a keenly watched parliamentary vote that could lead to President Cyril Ramaphosa's impeachment, the speaker announced Monday.

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South African President Ramaphosa readies defense before key ANC meeting

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s lawyers are preparing a court challenge against an advisory panel report that said there may be grounds for his impeachment, as governing party officials continue talks on how to respond to the damning findings.

France 24

Shock in Senegal as female MP assaulted by her male colleagues in parliament

A female MP in Senegal is slapped, kicked and knocked to the ground in the country’s National Assembly, this after allegedly insulting a pro-opposition religious leader. Also, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fight for his position after a preliminary investigation found he may have committed serious crimes.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris Slams Iran Foreign Ministry’s Summoning of Its Ambassador to Tehran

France slammed on Thursday Iran’s summoning of the French ambassador to Tehran, Nicolas Roche, to its foreign ministry. “The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs deplores the Iranian authorities’ summoning of France’s ambassador to Tehran on Nov. 30, in response to the National Assembly’s adoption of a resolution on Nov.28…

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There's no official French version of the 1867 Constitution Act. So is taking the oath to the King in French valid?

Since the election of the first Parti Québécois legislators in 1970, controversy over Québec MNAs swearing an oath to the sovereign before taking their seats in the National Assembly has stirred emotion and sparked heated debate.

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French parliament vote condemns crackdown on Iranian protests, backs women's rights

The French National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday offering "support for the Iranian people" and condemning, in particular, the restriction of women's freedoms and rights.

Asharq Al-Awsat

French Lawmakers Vote to Condemn Iranian Protest Crackdown

French lawmakers on Monday condemned Iran’s crackdown on anti-government demonstrators and called on European governments to put more pressure on Iran to investigate the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in police custody in Tehran. Legislators in France’s National Assembly unanimously approved a nonbinding resolution supporting the…

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How to impeach a president: Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible impeachment in the country’s parliament over the illegal stashing of thousands of US dollars at his farm in 2020. This is not the first time there’s been a threat of impeachment of a president in post-democratic South Africa. His scandal-prone predecessor, Jacob Zuma,…

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