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"Unrepentant Bigot": Democrats Slam US Lawmaker Over Anti-Muslim Remarks
Rights advocates and multiple Democrats on Tuesday condemned anti-Muslim comments by Republican US Representative Randy Fine who said on Sunday that "the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one."
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US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To End H-1B Visa Program
A US lawmaker has introduced a bill to end the H-1B visa program, saying corporations have repeatedly abused this system and imported cheaper foreign labour into America.
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Japan's Female MPs Petition For More Restrooms In Male-Dominated Parliament
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
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Mexican Lawmakers Throw Punches, Yank Hair In Heated Congress Clash
Mexican lawmakers got into a physical altercation on the floor of the Congress, with videos showing female legislators pushing and pulling each other's hair.
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On Camera, Australian Politician's Pet Dog Welcomes Bull, Horse Into Home
A lawmaker in Australia was left in udder disbelief when he came home to discover his pet dog had let a bull and a horse into his living room. Andrew Mackay, a Northern Territory politician, shared the evidence from his pet cam on social media.
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"Whose Money Is This?" Pak Speaker Waves Cash He Found, 12 MPs Claim It
During a National Assembly session, Pakistan's Speaker Ayaz Sadiq discovered ten PKR 5,000 currency notes amounting to around Rs 16,000. Several lawmakers responded, with 12-13 members of the National Assembly raising their hands to claim the cash.
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Watch: Korean Lawmaker Sings Vande Mataram At WAVES Film Bazaar Opening
The 19th edition of the WAVES Film Bazaar opened with an unexpected moment on Thursday when South Korean lawmaker Jaewon Kim sang Vande Mataram during the inaugural ceremony.
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Trump Floats Death Penalty For Democrats Asking Military To Refuse Orders
US President Donald Trump on Thursday evoked the death penalty for Democratic lawmakers who urged the military to refuse illegal orders, calling them traitors and accusing them of sedition.
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Indians Key To Tech Leadership: Lawmakers Urge Trump To Ease H-1B Visa Curbs
US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his proclamation on H1-B visas, including the USD 100,000 fee, asserting that Indian nationals are central to American leadership in IT and AI
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US Lawmaker Urges Pentagon To Reconsider Beard-Shaving Policy For Sikhs
Highlighting concerns for Sikh Americans serving in the military, a prominent US lawmaker has urged the Pentagon to reconsider a policy that calls for a blanket beard-shaving mandate among service members.
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Looming Health Care Costs At Heart Of Shutdown As Millions Face Premium Hikes
The US government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal address their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can happen after the government is funded.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Backs Draft Law to Legalise, Tax Crypto and Virtual Assets
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto int...
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$300 Million Renovation To Fix 'Potty Parity' Issue For Women US Lawmakers
There are only two bathroom stalls for women on the third floor of the Kentucky Statehouse, where the House and Senate chambers are located.
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Viral Video Shows US Lawmaker In Tears Hours Before Fatal Shooting
Hours before being shot and killed, Minnesota representative Melissa Hortman was seen breaking down in tears in a viral video after siding with Republicans on Saturday on cutting healthcare access for undocumented immigrants.
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Minnesota Lawmaker Killed, Another Shot At, Trump Condemns "Terrible Shooting"
The shootings happened at a time when political leaders nationwide have been attacked, harassed and intimidated during a time of deep political divisions.
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"Unrepentant Bigot": Democrats Slam US Lawmaker Over Anti-Muslim Remarks
Rights advocates and multiple Democrats on Tuesday condemned anti-Muslim comments by Republican US Representative Randy Fine who said on Sunday that "the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one."
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US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To End H-1B Visa Program
A US lawmaker has introduced a bill to end the H-1B visa program, saying corporations have repeatedly abused this system and imported cheaper foreign labour into America.
-
Japan's Female MPs Petition For More Restrooms In Male-Dominated Parliament
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
-
Mexican Lawmakers Throw Punches, Yank Hair In Heated Congress Clash
Mexican lawmakers got into a physical altercation on the floor of the Congress, with videos showing female legislators pushing and pulling each other's hair.
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On Camera, Australian Politician's Pet Dog Welcomes Bull, Horse Into Home
A lawmaker in Australia was left in udder disbelief when he came home to discover his pet dog had let a bull and a horse into his living room. Andrew Mackay, a Northern Territory politician, shared the evidence from his pet cam on social media.
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"Whose Money Is This?" Pak Speaker Waves Cash He Found, 12 MPs Claim It
During a National Assembly session, Pakistan's Speaker Ayaz Sadiq discovered ten PKR 5,000 currency notes amounting to around Rs 16,000. Several lawmakers responded, with 12-13 members of the National Assembly raising their hands to claim the cash.
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Watch: Korean Lawmaker Sings Vande Mataram At WAVES Film Bazaar Opening
The 19th edition of the WAVES Film Bazaar opened with an unexpected moment on Thursday when South Korean lawmaker Jaewon Kim sang Vande Mataram during the inaugural ceremony.
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Trump Floats Death Penalty For Democrats Asking Military To Refuse Orders
US President Donald Trump on Thursday evoked the death penalty for Democratic lawmakers who urged the military to refuse illegal orders, calling them traitors and accusing them of sedition.
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Indians Key To Tech Leadership: Lawmakers Urge Trump To Ease H-1B Visa Curbs
US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his proclamation on H1-B visas, including the USD 100,000 fee, asserting that Indian nationals are central to American leadership in IT and AI
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US Lawmaker Urges Pentagon To Reconsider Beard-Shaving Policy For Sikhs
Highlighting concerns for Sikh Americans serving in the military, a prominent US lawmaker has urged the Pentagon to reconsider a policy that calls for a blanket beard-shaving mandate among service members.
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Looming Health Care Costs At Heart Of Shutdown As Millions Face Premium Hikes
The US government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal address their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can happen after the government is funded.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Backs Draft Law to Legalise, Tax Crypto and Virtual Assets
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto int...
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$300 Million Renovation To Fix 'Potty Parity' Issue For Women US Lawmakers
There are only two bathroom stalls for women on the third floor of the Kentucky Statehouse, where the House and Senate chambers are located.
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Viral Video Shows US Lawmaker In Tears Hours Before Fatal Shooting
Hours before being shot and killed, Minnesota representative Melissa Hortman was seen breaking down in tears in a viral video after siding with Republicans on Saturday on cutting healthcare access for undocumented immigrants.
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Minnesota Lawmaker Killed, Another Shot At, Trump Condemns "Terrible Shooting"
The shootings happened at a time when political leaders nationwide have been attacked, harassed and intimidated during a time of deep political divisions.
