Legislators
Leaders from Austria, Finland, Norway, and Sweden flew to Strasbourg to lobby for EU membership, with the European Parliament scheduled to vote on the treaty in May. However, a growing minority of MEPs fear that enlargement is weakening the EU's decision-making capacity. Despite this, a majority of the
Political parties
British Prime Minister John Major undertook a trip to Essex on Tuesday to boost Conservative Party morale and voter support ahead of May's local elections. His visit came as a third member of Parliament from his own party publicly demanded his resignation, further fueling the perception of a
Political parties
Reform MP Edward Harper admitted that the party has been overshadowed by the Bloc Quebecois in the daily theatre of federal politics, sparking a renewed focus on the Reform Party's performance on Parliament Hill. Amidst growing concerns that the party is struggling to convey its message and gain
Murder
A solicitor representing the man accused of the parcel bomb murder of a National Crimes Authority officer was carrying a loaded pistol in Adelaide on the day his client appeared in court. The solicitor, who has not been named, had a 38-calibre pistol on him when stopped by police the
Legislators
The Japanese parliament's decision to delay the final approval of a petition for the arrest of former Construction Minister Kishiro Nakamura highlights the ongoing scandal involving alleged bribery and bid-rigging in the country's public works sector. The opposition Liberal Democratic Party has requested further formalities, including
Legislators
Tokyo prosecutors plan to seek a parliamentary waiver to arrest former construction minister Kishiro Nakamura, who has refused to answer questions about his alleged receipt of a bribe. Nakamura, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, is suspected of accepting 10 million yen ($95,000) from major general contractor Kajima
Legislators
As a respected barrister, leader writer, and Methodist lay preacher, Hartley Booth seemed an unlikely candidate to be caught up in a scandal. However, the revelation of his affaire with his researcher, Emily Barr, has left his constituents and fellow politicians stunned. Booth's unassuming demeanor and dedication to
Legislators
A federal judge in Washington state has ruled that a law limiting terms for U.S. Senators and members of Congress is unconstitutional, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court showdown. The law, which was approved by 52% of state voters in 1992, restricted House members to three terms
Legislators
A major setback was dealt to the term limits movement yesterday when a Federal judge in Seattle ruled that a Washington State law restricting the terms of elected officials is unconstitutional. The ruling, issued by Judge William L. Dwyer of Federal District Court in Seattle, throws into doubt the fate
Soldiers
In a day-long debate, Canadian Members of Parliament (MPs) have overwhelmingly supported the idea of keeping their troops in the former Yugoslavia beyond their mandate expiration in April. The decision was met with frustration and concern about the risks faced by the 2,000 soldiers, but most MPs opposed withdrawal.
Soldiers
MPs in the Canadian Parliament agonized over whether to extend the country's military commitment to the United Nations force in war-torn Bosnia, citing concerns over the mission's risks and benefits. The debate, which dragged on until midnight, saw lawmakers weighing the moral obligation to save lives
Legislators
In a significant concession, the European Commission has accepted the European Parliament's right to have the final say on whether to approve the Gatt Uruguay round agreement. This power struggle between the Parliament and national governments has been a long-standing issue. The European trade commissioner, Sir Leon Brittan,
