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European Politicians Reach Disneyland After A Technical Glitch In The Train Signalling
European Union lawmakers en route from Brussels to Strasbourg found themselves at Disneyland Paris due to a routing error.
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Watch: Tremors Hit As This Country's Parliament Was Debating Earthquakes
The leaders of a small European nation discussing earthquake insurance in parliament had to adjourn the sitting and rush out after two quakes shook the building while the session was on.
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'Why Are You Here?': European Commission President Asks Brexit Lawmakers
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker asked lawmakers of Britain's anti-EU UKIP today why they had attended a European Parliament session to discuss the consequences of the British vote to leave the bloc.
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Ukraine Bans Workplace Discrimination Against Gays
Ukraine's parliament today finally banned discrimination against gays in the workplace during a heated session on legislation that could open the door to visa-free travel to much of the EU in 2016.
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Germany Skeptical Over Greece Bailout Deal Despite PM Tsipras' Confidence
Greek lawmakers will hold an emergency parliament session today for a crucial vote on ratifying a hurriedly-concluded bailout deal, but Germany - Europe's de facto paymaster - has cast doubt on the agreement.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Yoga Session at European Parliament "Inspires Leaders"
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call at the UN for an International Day of Yoga reverberated in the European Parliament, the world's largest legislative body, with internationally known guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leading a major yoga event.
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Ireland delays vote on abortion bill after night-long debate
Ireland's parliament adjourned debate early on Thursday on a bill that would legalise abortion for the first time, following an overnight session of emotional speeches on an issue that has long polarised the staunchly Roman Catholic country.
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European Politicians Reach Disneyland After A Technical Glitch In The Train Signalling
European Union lawmakers en route from Brussels to Strasbourg found themselves at Disneyland Paris due to a routing error.
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Watch: Tremors Hit As This Country's Parliament Was Debating Earthquakes
The leaders of a small European nation discussing earthquake insurance in parliament had to adjourn the sitting and rush out after two quakes shook the building while the session was on.
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'Why Are You Here?': European Commission President Asks Brexit Lawmakers
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker asked lawmakers of Britain's anti-EU UKIP today why they had attended a European Parliament session to discuss the consequences of the British vote to leave the bloc.
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Ukraine Bans Workplace Discrimination Against Gays
Ukraine's parliament today finally banned discrimination against gays in the workplace during a heated session on legislation that could open the door to visa-free travel to much of the EU in 2016.
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Germany Skeptical Over Greece Bailout Deal Despite PM Tsipras' Confidence
Greek lawmakers will hold an emergency parliament session today for a crucial vote on ratifying a hurriedly-concluded bailout deal, but Germany - Europe's de facto paymaster - has cast doubt on the agreement.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Yoga Session at European Parliament "Inspires Leaders"
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call at the UN for an International Day of Yoga reverberated in the European Parliament, the world's largest legislative body, with internationally known guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leading a major yoga event.
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Ireland delays vote on abortion bill after night-long debate
Ireland's parliament adjourned debate early on Thursday on a bill that would legalise abortion for the first time, following an overnight session of emotional speeches on an issue that has long polarised the staunchly Roman Catholic country.
