Russia works on law to allow new management for pulled-out foreign firms

The Russian parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill that would allow the government to appoint new management of foreign companies that pulled out of Russia.

Bill to remove EU laws divides Britain — RT World News

Marking the two-year anniversary of Brexit, the UK government has announced new legislation to address what politicians see as unnecessary “red tape” that was copied over when Britain departed from the European Union.

Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity' - BBC News

US President Joe Biden has likened a new voting law in the state of Georgia to racist policies of the 20th Century American South, calling it an atrocity.

Russian State Duma Passes Law Allowing Putin to Run for President Again - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Russia’s State Duma (the lower house of parliament) has passed the third reading of a bill allowing Vladimir Putin to run for president again.

Australia passes law making Facebook and Google pay for news | Al Jazeera

Australia’s parliament passed landmark legislation on Thursday requiring global technology giants to pay for the news content shared on their platforms, in a move that is being closely watched around the world.

US wary China’s new coast guard law could escalate sea disputes | Al Jazeera

The United States is concerned about China’s recently enacted coast guard law and that it could escalate maritime disputes and be invoked to assert unlawful claims, the US State Department said on Friday.

Macron seeks backing for law against 'radical Islamism' | THE DAILY STAR

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday seeks his cabinet's blessing for draft legislation combatting "radical Islamism" after a spate of attacks, which critics fear risks targeting all Muslims.

Stormy Brexit waters still ahead for May

British Prime Minister Theresa May was Thursday night facing the threat of a new revolt by her own Conservatives in the latest twist to the Brexit saga.

China's Aircraft Carrier Sails by Taiwan as Tensions Rise

Taiwan said Wednesday it had scrambled jets and sent ships to track the passage of a Chinese aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing's leader gave the island a fierce warning against separatism.

Chinese embassy in Washington denounces US-Taiwan travel bill

Commenting on a Taiwan-related bill, the Chinese Embassy in the United States on Friday expressed China's strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to it, saying the bill violates the one-China principle.

China advierte a EE.UU. que iría a la guerra por Taiwán : "El descenso a los infiernos es fácil"

Un editorial publicado este jueves por China Daily, el diario oficial del gobernante Partido Comunista, ha advertido que el gigante asiático podría ir a la guerra por Taiwán si EE.UU. promulga una ley que promueve relaciones más estrechas entre Washington y la isla autónoma, cuya soberanía es reclamada por Pekín.

Israël suspend les actions ayant conduit les Eglises à fermer le Saint-Sépulcre

Le gouvernement israélien a annoncé mardi la suspension des actions fiscales et législatives ayant conduit les Eglises à la décision exceptionnelle de fermer le Saint-Sépulcre, lieu le plus saint du christianisme à Jérusalem.

Polish PM draws criticism after saying 'Jewish perpetrators' also involved in Holocaust

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki sparked a storm of criticism Saturday after defending his country's new law concerning the Holocaust, which he said had involved "Jewish perpetrators" as well as Polish.

Israel condemns Irish bill banning goods from occupied lands

Israel is condemning an Irish bill that would outlaw the import of goods from West Bank settlements and plans to summon the Irish ambassador over the legislation.

Dodon si rivolge alla Corte Costituzionale contro il divieto dei programmi russi

Il presidente della Moldavia Igor Dodon ha respinto ancora una volta la legge approvata dal Parlamento che vieta la trasmissione di notizie e di informazioni analitiche russe.

EU opposes Israel's 'terrorist' death penalty bill

The European Union's position on death penalty is universal and the bloc works actively to suppress it everywhere in all circumstances, EU spokesman said Thursday.

Israel approves preliminary death penalty bill for 'terrorists' with Netanyahu's blessing

Despite massive opposition from Israeli lawmakers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was influential in the Knesset's decision to support a bill that would allow both military and civil courts to sentence terrorists to death.

Israeli MPs pass law impeding possible E. Jerusalem secession vote

The Israeli parliament has passed a law requiring a two-thirds majority in any future vote to cede parts of Jerusalem to a foreign authority. The change from requiring a simple majority makes a two-state solution less likely.

Hungary Vows to Veto Possible EU Anti-Poland Sanctions

"The Polish-Hungarian friendship and the Hungarian government's commitment to treaties obliges us to step up against the Commission's position in all forums," Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen told national MTI news agency on Wednesday, adding that Hungary will veto the proposed move against Poland.

EU launch disciplinary proceedings against Poland over judicial reforms

The European Commission has launched unprecedented disciplinary proceedings against Poland over its highly controversial judicial reforms, which Brussels says threaten the rule of law.