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Florida Lawmakers Pass Gun Control Measure, But Governor’s Response Uncertain

Florida lawmakers on Wednesday passed new gun legislation despite the National Rifle Association lobbying against it, displaying the effect of the recent Parkland school shooting on lawmakers’ attitudes toward gun control.

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Brexit: Parliament to set out its vision for future EU-UK relations

An association agreement between the EU and the UK could provide an appropriate framework for the future relationship, says a draft resolution endorsed by the Conference of Presidents (EP President and political group leaders). This relationship could...

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Funding of European political parties: revised rules get Council approval

On 7 March 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed an agreement reached with the European Parliament on a targeted revision of the rules for the funding of European political parties. This paves the way for the final adoption of the new rules by the Council,...

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International Women’s Day: The ‘time is now’ to transform global push for women’s rights into action – UN

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Women in Brazil march for women's rights.

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