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Algerian MPs present bill to Parliament to criminalize normalization with Israel

Dozens of Algerian legislators presented a bill to the Parliament seeking to criminalize the promotion of normalization with Israel, as opposed to neighboring nation Morocco’s agreement to resume its diplomatic relations with the Tel Aviv regime in a deal brokered by the US last December.

Iranian MPs: European Parliament’s anti-Iran resolution ‘ridiculous’

Members of the Iranian Parliament have strongly condemned a recent anti-Iran resolution passed by the European Parliament, urging Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help identify the European officials who have acted maliciously toward Iranians.

Iraqi MPs demand reciprocal move after UAE stops issuing visa

A group of Iraqi lawmakers urged their government to reciprocate the UAE’s move to stop issuing new visas to Iraqi citizens and arrest several Iraqis for unknown reasons, saying the decision is in line with Abu Dhabi's normalization of ties with Israel.

British Airways' treatment of staff 'a disgrace', say MPs

British Airways' treatment of staff during the coronavirus crisis "is a national disgrace", UK MPs have claimed.

Iranian MPs vote in favor of new agriculture minister

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Health minister: US has blocked supply of MPS medicine

The US has created obstacles for supply of medicines for the MPS patients in Iran, Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said on Tuesday.

EU's Barnier digs in over divorce deal as MPs' Brexit showdown looms

EU negotiator Michel Barnier said in an interview published Sunday the bloc will not change the divorce deal agreed with Britain as MPs prepare for a showdown week over Brexit.

MPs warn no-deal Brexit would cause 'severe disruption' to economy, jobs

A no-deal Brexit would not be pursued by any ‘responsible" government because of the ‘severe disruption’ it would cause, an influential committee of MPs warned.

Britons, their unborn children at risk due to government inaction over toxic chemicals in everyday use, MPs warn

Ministers are ignoring a ‘cocktail of toxic chemicals’ in furniture, food packaging and children’s prams which could harm the health of Britons, even before they’re born, MPs have warned.

Iranian MPs approve motion to counteract US blacklisting of IRGC

The Iranian lawmakers passed generalities of a motion to support the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against a recent decision made by the US administration to label the force as “a terrorist group”.

MPs say Iran will retaliate if US designates IRGC as terrorist organization

Iran will take reciprocal action against the United States if Washington labels Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, a majority of Iranian parliamentarians said on Sunday.

EU says it is now up to MPs to decide next steps for Brexit

The EU said it is now up to MPs to decide the next steps for Brexit and it remains "committed" to agreeing a deal in time for the UK to leave this month.

UK vulnerable to money laundering on a massive scale, find MPs

Hundreds of billions of pounds could be being laundered through the UK every year, but the government is unable to give a precise figure of the scale of the problem, MPs have found.

Lowering age for cervical cancer screening to be debated by MPs

MPs are to debate lowering the age for cervical cancer screenings from 25 to 18 following the release of an online petition that's amassed more than 130,000 signatures.

British campaigners, MPs call for misogyny to be made hate crime

By Alexandra Topping*