Feb 24 Palestinian Parliament Approves New Cabinet By PBS News Hour A new 24-member cabinet that will serve under newly elected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas took office Thursday after winning approval from the Palestinian parliament. Continue reading
Dec 08 Ukrainian Parliament Paves Way for Dec. 26 Re-Vote By PBS News Hour Ukraine's parliament approved broad electoral and constitutional changes Wednesday in a move intended to end a political crisis that has gripped the nation since contested presidential elections took place in November. Continue reading
Dec 01 Ukraine Parliament Votes to Remove Government; Rivals Reach Compromise By PBS News Hour The opposition in Ukrainian's contested presidential elections got a boost Wednesday when parliament passed a no-confidence motion essentially bringing to an end Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich's government. Continue reading
Jun 06 Russian Parliament Approves Limited Chechen Amnesty Russia's parliament gave final approval Friday to a resolution that will provide partial amnesty for separatist fighters in Chechnya as part of the Kremlin's plan to stabilize the war-torn Russian republic. Continue reading