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Sweden Elects First Muslim Woman to Parliament

Somali-Swedish politician Laila Ali Elmi has become the first East African Muslim woman to be elected to the Swedish National Parliament, the Riksdag.

Germany's Top Spy under Pressure over Far-Right Link

Germany's top spy faced fresh pressure over his alleged proximity to the AfD, as an MP of the far-right party said he gave the group official figures on Islamists before they were published.

Iraq’s Sadr Rejects Returning to ‘Quota’ System

Prominent Iraqi cleric and politician Muqtada al-Sadr on Saturday announced his refusal to establish the government in Iraq based on “quota” system.

Court Recognizes Marriage of Muslims in South Africa

A South African court ruled that Islamic law marriages must be recognized by the state to give women more protection in case of divorce.

Zarif Defends Iran Foreign Diplomacy in Parliament

Diplomacy does not carry the meaning that you have to cancel your trip to a country for a worthless hated terrorist group, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told Iranian lawmakers on Sunday.

Nabih Berri May Meet Syrian President Soon

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri could soon meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Deputy Speaker Elie Ferzli has said.

Parl. Will Make Crucial Legislation in Govt Absence: Berri

Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri announced Wednesday that Parliament would resort to so-called “legislation of necessity” should the government take too long to be formed.

Iraq's Kurdish Parties Talk over Parl't Largest Bloc

Leaders of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the National Union Party met Sunday for talks over the formation of the parliament's largest bloc, well-informed sources said.

Iran's MP Sign Motion to Impeach Finance Minister

Iranian Member of Parliament launched impeachment proceedings against the finance minister on Sunday, over his handling of the economy in the face of new US sanctions.

Hezbollah Sees Combating Corruption a Priority for Lebanon

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah sounded alarm on Wednesday over Lebanon’s financial and social situation, stressing that Hezbollah considers combating corruption a priority in the upcoming period which follows the parliamentary elections.

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