parliament

The state of the nation address, at the annual opening of Parliament, is an address to the nation by the President of the Republic of South Africa. It focuses on the current political a...

Peace protesters in Parliament Sq continue 24/7 protests despite police removal of all tents from the Square Peace Campaign. The Peace Strike supports a weekly protest at the Foreign Of...

Unknown assailants believed to be linked with Alamzeb Umarzai who was gunned down two years ago, attacked a CNG pump station allegedly belonging to the MP Shakil Bashir. Pakistan. 8th F...

A protest took place outside Parliament as debates continued on the Health and Social Care Bill, with protesters holding a mock trial of Andrew Lansley and making brief protests on the ...

A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...

Protest outside Parliament Square against The Health and Social Care Bill, which will be voted soon by the ministers of parliament. London, UK. 8th February 2012

Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq. The Health and Social Care Bill, which introduces the biggest shake-up since the founding of the NHS in 1948 and would put GPs ...

Protesters gathered in Old Palace Yard to oppose the Health & Social Care Bill which will be voted on by MP's soon. If enacted it would effectively privatise the NHS, placing e...

Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin: ”I promise the public an exception...

German Federal Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich and members of a Federal-State Commission discuss right-wing extremist terrorism. Berlin, Germany. 8th February 2012

Private and public sector unions go on strike and demonstrate against new austerity mesures including salary reductions under heavy rain. Greece. 7th Febuary 2012

In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...

Private and Public Sector Unions go on 24hr strike, protesting against new upcoming austerity measures imposed by the troika and the Greek Government. Athens, Greece, 7th February 2012

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has named the key economic priorities for 2012 and called on MPs to help carry out these tasks. Ukraine. 7th February 2012

The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012

Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention Centre who have been beaten and intimida...

Londoners were out in force today enjoying the snow. Hampstead Heath had a vibe more akin to an alpine resort as people took to Parliament Hill in skis, snowboards, taboggans and whatev...

Hundreds of people take to the snow covered slopes of Parliament Hill. Hampstead Heath, London, UK. 5th February 2012

Put up 18 months ago to stop peace protestors camping in Parliament Square, the barriers protecting the grass have finally been removed. London, United Kingdom. 5th February 2012

Thousands of New Zealanders hit the street of London to celebrate Waitangi Day with the traditional pub-crawl. They made their way across west London stopping at various pubs until reac...