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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.

Axios

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

The Independent UK

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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

The Independent UK

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

France 24

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.

Tribune News Service

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.…

France 24

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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The Conversation

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.

Radio France Internationale

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…

The Conversation

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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Coup attempt thwarted in Sao Tome and Principe, PM says

PM Trovoada says at least six people detained after overnight attack, including National Assembly’s former president.

Radio France Internationale

French parliament approves bill adding abortion rights to constitution

Lawmakers in France's lower house of parliament voted Thursday to add the right to abortion to the constitution. The move was approved with 337 votes for and 32 against, with the bill now set to be sent to the conservative-majority Senate for approval.

France 24

French lawmakers approve bill enshrining abortion rights in the constitution

French lawmakers voted on Thursday to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, with MPs on the left and centre saying the US Supreme Court's overturning of a landmark ruling in June showed the need for new steps.

The Independent UK

France debates enshrining abortion rights in constitution

Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have begun debating a proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the country’s constitution

France 24

On the rocky road to enshrining abortion rights in the French constitution

The French lower house National Assembly will vote in November on two rival proposals for enshrining abortion rights in the country’s constitution, one drafted by the hard-left France Unbowed party and the other from President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance. But even if one passes, the road ahead is rife with political…

The National (Scotland)

Marine Le Pen replaced as French far-right party elects new president

JORDAN Bardella has been elected to replace Marine Le Pen as president of France’s leading far-right party, a symbolic changing of the guard that…

The Independent UK

French far-right party elects new leader to replace Le Pen

An ambitious 27-year-old was elected Saturday to replace Marine Le Pen as president of France's main far-right party National Rally

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