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Parliament: Legislative body of government
In modern politics, and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries. The term is similar to the idea of a senate, synod or congress and is commonly used in countries that are current or former monarchies. Some contexts restrict the use of the word parliament to parliamentary systems, although it is also used to describe the legislature in some presidential systems, even where it is not in the official name.

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Parliament's EPP bloc targets the hard-right, migration and the economy [Video]

Parliament's EPP bloc targets the hard-right, migration and the economy

During discussions on Saturday, EPP leaders said the EU’s economy must become more competitive and both security and migration must be tackled.

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Chaos In South Korea: President Yoon Arrested Again | Political Crisis Deepens with His Detention [Video]

Chaos In South Korea: President Yoon Arrested Again | Political Crisis Deepens with His Detention

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on January 15, 2025, after a failed martial law attempt. This historic event marks the first time a sitting president in South Korea has..

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Tulip Siddiq departs Parliament after resignation [Video]

Tulip Siddiq departs Parliament after resignation

Tulip Siddiq ignores questions from an ITV News reporter as she departs Parliament following her resignation as Treasury minister, following pressure around her connections to the deposed Bangladeshi..

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Jagmeet Singh Calls for Election After Trudeau's Resignation - 'Parliament Prorogation, Favoritism' [Video]

Jagmeet Singh Calls for Election After Trudeau's Resignation - 'Parliament Prorogation, Favoritism'

In this powerful speech, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), responds to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement and the prorogation of Parliament. Singh..

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In memory of Manmohan Singh, Reflecting on PM Modi's Tribute to His Dedication to Democracy [Video]

In memory of Manmohan Singh, Reflecting on PM Modi's Tribute to His Dedication to Democracy

In the wake of the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, it's worth reflecting on the heartfelt tribute Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid to him in Parliament on February 8, 2024. Modi..

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Amit Shah Slams Congress For 'Snubbing' Ambedkar, says party distorted the legacy|Oneindia [Video]

Amit Shah Slams Congress For 'Snubbing' Ambedkar, says party distorted the legacy|Oneindia

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the media and accused the Congress party of repeatedly opposing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and distorting his legacy. During a discussion in Parliament, Shah emphasized..

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Priyanka Gandhi’s Bangladesh Bag Sparks Controversy in Parliament - Leaders Protest in Support [Video]

Priyanka Gandhi’s Bangladesh Bag Sparks Controversy in Parliament - Leaders Protest in Support

Priyanka Gandhi sparked controversy in Parliament after being seen with a bag from Bangladesh, just one day after her comments on the Palestine issue drew attention. #PriyankaGandhi #BangladeshBag..

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Government introduce stricter laws around homeschooling [Video]

Government introduce stricter laws around homeschooling

The government is introducing a landmark bill no longer allowing England's most vulnerable children to be eligible for homeschooling. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, to be introduced to..

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Modi vs Rahul: Explosive Showdown Over Constitution on 75th Anniversary | LIVE Debate in Lok Sabha [Video]

Modi vs Rahul: Explosive Showdown Over Constitution on 75th Anniversary | LIVE Debate in Lok Sabha

In this intense live debate, Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi and the ruling government on the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution. The opposition leader targets the BJP's stance on the..

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Hundreds of tractors join farmers’ protest in Westminster [Video]

Hundreds of tractors join farmers’ protest in Westminster

Hundreds of farmers have turned up outside Parliament in Westminster as Sir Keir Starmer is quizzed over inheritance tax changes at prime minister’s questions. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on..

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Plan to build 1.5 mln homes 'stretching but achievable' [Video]

Plan to build 1.5 mln homes 'stretching but achievable'

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has called the government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes in England before the end of Parliament “stretching but achievable'', and vowed to use ''full..

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More Trouble for the South Korean President? Treason Probe as Martial Law Fiasco Sparks Protests [Video]

More Trouble for the South Korean President? Treason Probe as Martial Law Fiasco Sparks Protests

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces mounting pressure as police open a treason investigation following his controversial imposition of martial law. The move, which saw troops and helicopters..

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VIDEO| Tanks on Seoul Streets, Protesters March Against South Korean Prez Yoon | Dramatic Scenes [Video]

VIDEO| Tanks on Seoul Streets, Protesters March Against South Korean Prez Yoon | Dramatic Scenes

South Korea witnessed a dramatic day as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unprecedented declaration of martial law sent shockwaves through the nation. Armored vehicles and troops briefly mobilized on the..

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Yoon's Martial Law Declaration Sparks Protests, Impeachment Calls & Economic Turmoil in South Korea [Video]

Yoon's Martial Law Declaration Sparks Protests, Impeachment Calls & Economic Turmoil in South Korea

South Korea faced a political storm after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from North Korea and anti-state forces. Parliament rejected the move within hours, prompting..

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Health ministers buck Parliament to green-light stronger tobacco restrictions [Video]

Health ministers buck Parliament to green-light stronger tobacco restrictions

The EU Council has approved new recommendations on smoke- and aerosol-free environments across the bloc to strengthen protection against exposure to second-hand smoke and to "encourage current smokers..

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MPs vote in favour of Assisted Dying Bill [Video]

MPs vote in favour of Assisted Dying Bill

Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after the bill was backed by MPs in a historic vote. Under a draft legislation being considered by Parliament, terminally ill adults expected to..

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Aerials of Parliament as MPs debate assisted dying [Video]

Aerials of Parliament as MPs debate assisted dying

Aerials show protesters, both in favour and against assisted dying, gathered in Westminster as MPs debate the Bill in Parliament. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn..

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Protesters gather by Parliament as MPs debate assisted dying [Video]

Protesters gather by Parliament as MPs debate assisted dying

Protesters, both in favour and against assisted dying, gather in Westminster as MPs debate the Bill in Parliament. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us..

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Lok Sabha 2024: Priyanka Gandhi Enters Parliament With Rahul; Takes Oath As Wayanad MP| WATCH [Video]

Lok Sabha 2024: Priyanka Gandhi Enters Parliament With Rahul; Takes Oath As Wayanad MP| WATCH

Priyanka Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Congress party, has taken her oath as the Member of Parliament for Wayanad. This marks her return to active political duty after a few years of limited..

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Parliament Session: PM Modi says 'Handful of people rejected by public trying to control Parliament' [Video]

Parliament Session: PM Modi says 'Handful of people rejected by public trying to control Parliament'

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, with the government calling on all political parties to ensure smooth proceedings in both houses. Representatives..

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