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Libya parliament bans Gaddafi-era officials| Libya's parliament has passed a law banning officials from the Gaddafi era from holding political office | |
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| Dec.20 |
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Bin Laden film attacked over torture. U.S. Senate
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Petraeus testifies on Benghazi attack U.S. Congress: Former CIA Director testified that the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was an act of terrorism committed by al Qaeda
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Gunmen occupy Libyan parliament
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| Oct.4 |
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Jordan's king dissolves parliament |
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Turkey OKs foreign troop deployment After Syrian attack, Turkey's parliament authorized a resolution giving the government permission to deploy its soldiers to foreign countrie...
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Egypt's highest court declares parliament invalid| The Supreme Constitutional Court declared the parliament invalid, and the interim military rulers declared full legislative authority, triggering a new chaos | |
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| Nov.16 |
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Kuwaitis storm parliament chamber |
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King revokes flogging of female driver |
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| Jun.15 |
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White House defends mission in Libya
U.S. Congress: The White House defended to Congress the legality, the costs and accomplishments of the U.S. military mission in Libya
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| May.13 |
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Pakistan condemns Bin Laden raid Pakistan's parliament has called for a review of the country's relationship with the US over the American commando raid
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Military dissolves parliament
Egypt: Egypt's military dissolved parliament, suspends constitution and will run the country for six months or until elections are held
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| Jan.15 |
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Speaker takes over Tunisian presidency
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| Dec.21 |
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Iraqi parliament approves government Baghdad: The parliament voted in Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's government, even though some vacancies remain
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Senator: Bomber's release not justified. U.S. Senate
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| Nov.10 |
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Iraq parliament 'breaks deadlock' |
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| Sep.29 |
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Senators want facts on bomber's release |
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| Jun.14 |
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New parliament meets for the first time |
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| Mar.26 |
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Allawi's coalition wins most seats |
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| Jan.16 |
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MP's photo used for Bin Laden |
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| Dec.6 |
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New Iraqi election law approved |
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| Nov.8 |
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Iraq MPs approve election reform. Baghdad
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| Oct.21 |
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MPs fail to agree on new election law |
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| Mar.5 |
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UK lawmakers meet with militant groups |
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| Dec.23 |
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Iraqi MPs back foreign troop deal. Baghdad
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| Dec.17 |
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Iraqi lawmakers argue over shoe-thrower |
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Parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future
Baghdad: After months of tough negotiations and intense political wrangling, Iraqi lawmakers approved the U.S.-Iraqi security agreement
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MPs elect new president Beirut: Lebanon's parliament has elected army commander General Michel Suleiman as president, ending deadlock which has left the post vacant
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Democrats: Bush is avoiding Iraq decisions |
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Petraeus: US 'must suspend' withdrawal |
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Ban eased on Saddam-era officials
Baghdad: The parliament has passed legislation allowing former officials from Baath party to return to public life
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Senate passes $70B in war funds. U.S. Senate
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UK lawmakers' bid to free teacher |
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MPs fail to elect president. Beirut
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MPs clear attacks in Iraq Turkey: The parliament has given permission for the government to launch operations into Iraq in pursuit of Kurdish rebels
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Turkey seeks green light on Iraq |
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Iraqi lawmaker detained in raid
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Politicians seek safety in guarded hotel |
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Democrats counter Iraq testimony |
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Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working 
U.S. Congress: U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
| David Petraeus told a Congressional panel that the military objectives of the US troop surge in Iraq 'are largely being met'
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Iraqis fail Congress targets |
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Top Republican urges Iraq pullout. U.S. Senate
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House of Reps votes for troop pullout. House of Representatives
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| May.10 |
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House passes Iraq funding bill. House of Representatives
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Bush vetoes Iraq withdrawal bill. Washington
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Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan
U.S. Senate: The Senate has voted to approve a bill which requires US troops to start withdrawing by October
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US House votes for Iraq deadline. House of Representatives
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Senate votes for Iraq deadline
U.S. Senate: The Senate has endorsed a deadline of March 2008 for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
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House of Representatives clashes on Iraq
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Republicans block Iraq war debate. U.S. Senate
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| Jan.24 |
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Senate panel rejects Iraq plan |
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Democrats warn Bush on Iraq plans |
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Saddam 'had no link to al-Qaeda' |
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Iraq has months to avert collapse |
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US echoes Iraq civil war warning |
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Parliament approves Cabinet| Baghdad: The new 37-minister government is including members of the main Shia, Kurd and Sunni parties. 3 crucial ministries, national security, interior and defence,have still not been agreed
It's the first full-term government since the 2003 invasion
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Lawmaker quits in asylum row. Netherlands
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Parliament elects new leaders. Baghdad
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Iraqis signal PM breakthrough |
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Bombs kill at least 34 amid deadlock. Iraq
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First meeting for Iraq parliament. Baghdad
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Talabani called parliament to meet. Baghdad
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Hamas MPs curtail Abbas's powers West Bank: The Palestinian parliament has revoked recent legislation giving more powers to Palestinian leader
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Hamas takes power vowing no talks West Bank: Palestinian Authority President addressed the opening session of the new Hamas-majority parliament
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MPs demand exile's trial |
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MPs to review constitution |
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Constitution deadline extended. Baghdad
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Pro-Syrian Berri elected speaker |
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Rumsfeld: US not losing Iraq war |
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Hariri camp secured majority in parliament| Beirut: The anti-Syrian opposition is breaking Damascus' long political hold on its tiny neighbor | |
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Parliament swears in partial government Baghdad: 7 posts in Prime Minister Jaafari's cabinet, including the defence and oil, remain unfilled amid partisan haggling
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Lawmakers approve Cabinet list Iraq: National Assembly approved a list for a transitional government. 3 ministries were filled with temporary appointments
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Knesset rejects Gaza referendum. Jerusalem
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Assembly meets amid blasts Iraq: The 275-member assembly was sworn in. Half a dozen explosions rattled the area around the convention center
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Shiites win majority in assembly. Baghdad
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Parliament OKs Sharon's withdrawal plan Jerusalem: Knesset has backed the plan to pull troops and settlements out of Gaza and part of the West Bank by 67 for, 45 against
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Iraq war debate fuelled by report. U.S. Senate
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Senate backs Syria sanctions |
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| Nov.3 |
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Congress passes Iraq budget |
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| Oct.30 |
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$87 billion approved for Iraq, Afghanistan |
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Saddam 'may have bluffed' on WMDs |
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Australia 'twisted Iraq intelligence' |
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Japan to send troops to Iraq
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Dems want uranium claim probed |
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Weapons criticis blast Blair |
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Congress to get CIA's Iraqi WMD report |
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Howard censured over Iraq |
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| Nov.12 |
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Parliament rejects resolution |
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| Oct.10 |
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Congress backs Bush war powers. U.S. Congress
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| Sep.24 |
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Blair: Iraq weapons threat growing |
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Bush to seek Congress approval on Iraq |
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