Lawmakers reach “agreement in principle” to avoid another government shutdown
BBC cameraperson have been accosted during “Finish the wall” rally held by Trump
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Egyptian lawmakers blame US travel warning of unsafe Egypt
Egyptian members of parliament (MPs) said they sent blame messages to the US for portraying an unsafe image of Egypt, in a Monday meeting with Thomas Goldberger, the US embassy’s chargĂ© d’affaires. According to MP Tarek El-Khouly, the secretary-general of the parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, the MPs objected to the latest embassy’s travel warning against …
Opinion: Guns are only part of the problem
In the US, House Democrats are planning another sit-in protest on gun control. Although it’s bound to get plenty of attention, it’s unlikely to have much effect combatting the problems, says DW’s Ines Pohl.
Cash for biodiversity in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a frontrunner when it comes to nature conservation but finding the cash to keep its status isn’t easy. Conservationists, lawmakers and NGOs are searching for solutions. Project goal: Securing financing to continue protecting Costa Rica’s biodiversity Project partner: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) Project …
US lawmakers split on whether to cut Egypt aid
While condemning the use of force by the military-backed interim government, many lawmakers expressed concern that halting aid would further erode US influence over the most populous Arab country
Tunisian lawmakers approve new government line-up
Tunisian MPs attend a parliament session to vote on a new government in Tunis
Libya PM under pressure to offer new government
Abu Shagur might be relieved of his duties, new elections for the PM post might take place