Articles related to "Parliament"
Elections in Scotland: United Kingdom at Devolution
After almost 300 years Scotland has elected a new Parliament. With the regional elections in Scotland and Wales the United Kingdom has made an important step towards devolution of political power. In both regions voters preferred the Labour Party for its reforms in favor of regional resurrection. Nationalist parties arrived second in both assemblies, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats found themselves third and fourth. After its victory in Great Britain´s general elections in 1997, Tony Blair's governing Labour Party had accelerated reforms by two referendums for regional autonomy for both Scotland and Wales. The popular decisions in favor of the reform and now the elections of regional assemblies represent only a first step in a wider reform process that is going to change institutions in the UK.
scotland • wales • england • united kingdom • elections
After almost 300 years Scotland has elected a new Parliament. With the regional elections in Scotland and Wales the United Kingdom has made an important step towards devolution of political power. In both regions voters preferred the Labour Party for its reforms in favor of regional resurrection. Nationalist parties arrived second in both assemblies, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats found themselves third and fourth. After its victory in Great Britain´s general elections in 1997, Tony Blair's governing Labour Party had accelerated reforms by two referendums for regional autonomy for both Scotland and Wales. The popular decisions in favor of the reform and now the elections of regional assemblies represent only a first step in a wider reform process that is going to change institutions in the UK.
scotland • wales • england • united kingdom • elections
Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot
In 1604 a group of conspirators including Guy Fawkes tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
gunpowder plot • guy fawkes • james i • james vi of scotland • robert catesby
In 1604 a group of conspirators including Guy Fawkes tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
gunpowder plot • guy fawkes • james i • james vi of scotland • robert catesby
Lloyd George's "People's Budget," and the <i>Parliamentary Act of 1911,</i> Part II
david lloyd george • people's budget • 1909 • house of lords • house of commons
david lloyd george • people's budget • 1909 • house of lords • house of commons
Big Ben
The fascinating story of the creation one of Britain’s most enduring symbols.
big ben • edmund beckett denison • benjamin caunt • westminster palace • george airy
The fascinating story of the creation one of Britain’s most enduring symbols.
big ben • edmund beckett denison • benjamin caunt • westminster palace • george airy
London Top Five River Attractions
A list of London's best visitor attractions includes Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the British Airways London Eye.
london's river thames • top five best visitor attractions • london bridges and river cruises • st paul's cathedral • the tower of london
A list of London's best visitor attractions includes Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the British Airways London Eye.
london's river thames • top five best visitor attractions • london bridges and river cruises • st paul's cathedral • the tower of london
The Persecution of Quakers
In and around Salem, Massachusetts the Quakers are harassed, beaten, deported, and sometimes even hanged for what they believe.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • parliament • quaker persecution
In and around Salem, Massachusetts the Quakers are harassed, beaten, deported, and sometimes even hanged for what they believe.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • parliament • quaker persecution
The Centre's Holding...For Now
Chernomyrdin has centralized powers away from Nemtsov and Chubais, and Chubais' future is uncertain. Meanwhile, Yeltsin and the Duma clash over a possible "coalition government". Also, Chechnya's ultimate status remains a hot issue.
chernomyrdin chubais nemtsov chechnya kulikov russ
Chernomyrdin has centralized powers away from Nemtsov and Chubais, and Chubais' future is uncertain. Meanwhile, Yeltsin and the Duma clash over a possible "coalition government". Also, Chechnya's ultimate status remains a hot issue.
chernomyrdin chubais nemtsov chechnya kulikov russ
The Young Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Canadian Nurses in World War One
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Churchill's Greatest Speeches
This article offers excerpts from Winston Churchill's three greatest wartime speeches to the House of Commons in the British Parliament.
churchill's greatest speeches • winston churchill wartime speeches • blood toil tears sweat • this was their finest hour • we shall fight on the beaches
This article offers excerpts from Winston Churchill's three greatest wartime speeches to the House of Commons in the British Parliament.
churchill's greatest speeches • winston churchill wartime speeches • blood toil tears sweat • this was their finest hour • we shall fight on the beaches
Explore London in the Rain
A rainy day in London can be fun: concerts in ancient churches, indoor antique markets, London is never so cold you that you can't enjoy the city any time of year.
lunchtime concerts in a wren church • houses of parliament • elegant indoor shopping • national portrait gallery • spend a few hours in a traditional umbrella shop
A rainy day in London can be fun: concerts in ancient churches, indoor antique markets, London is never so cold you that you can't enjoy the city any time of year.
lunchtime concerts in a wren church • houses of parliament • elegant indoor shopping • national portrait gallery • spend a few hours in a traditional umbrella shop
John Adams the Attorney
John Adams, son of a farmer and shoemaker, attended Harvard, taught school, then became an attorney. He married Abigail Smith and became involved in defending America aga
john adams • president • united states • harvard • boston massacre of march 5
John Adams, son of a farmer and shoemaker, attended Harvard, taught school, then became an attorney. He married Abigail Smith and became involved in defending America aga
john adams • president • united states • harvard • boston massacre of march 5
Elections in Turkey: A Nationalist Landslide
After a legislation period full of turbulent changes in government, with several corruption scandals and a final coup such as the arrest of the Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan, a landslide could have been expected by the Turkish general elections. The surprise, however, was not so much the good result of prime minister Bulent Ecevit, whose Democratic Left reached 22,3 %, but the strengthening of the extreme right, the National Action Party (MHP) of Devlet Bahceli which reached 18,1 % and became the second party in the Turkish Parliament. The Fundamentalist, instead, have lost consensus as well as the two conservative parties, Motherland and True Path. Bulent Ecevit is now supposed to form a coalition with True Path and the Nationalists. Though considered one of the more hawkish among Turkish politicians, Mr. Ecevit is largely respected. He has firm democratic and secular convictions and should be a guarantee. But if the MHP, whose paramilitary wing is known as the "Grey Wolves", enter cabinet, Turkey might as well be moving into the unknown.
1999 • bulent ecevit • national action party • motherland • true path
After a legislation period full of turbulent changes in government, with several corruption scandals and a final coup such as the arrest of the Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan, a landslide could have been expected by the Turkish general elections. The surprise, however, was not so much the good result of prime minister Bulent Ecevit, whose Democratic Left reached 22,3 %, but the strengthening of the extreme right, the National Action Party (MHP) of Devlet Bahceli which reached 18,1 % and became the second party in the Turkish Parliament. The Fundamentalist, instead, have lost consensus as well as the two conservative parties, Motherland and True Path. Bulent Ecevit is now supposed to form a coalition with True Path and the Nationalists. Though considered one of the more hawkish among Turkish politicians, Mr. Ecevit is largely respected. He has firm democratic and secular convictions and should be a guarantee. But if the MHP, whose paramilitary wing is known as the "Grey Wolves", enter cabinet, Turkey might as well be moving into the unknown.
1999 • bulent ecevit • national action party • motherland • true path
"What About the Rentiers:?" The Formation of the National Government (1931), Part II
national government • macdonald • clement attlee • great betrayal
national government • macdonald • clement attlee • great betrayal
The Conscience of His Generation: George Lansbury, Pacifism, and the 1930s
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
The Statute of Westminster (1931): Canada's "Declaration of Independence"
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
canada day • statute of westminster • july 1 • july 4 • usa-canada relationship
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
canada day • statute of westminster • july 1 • july 4 • usa-canada relationship
Yeltsin's Purge Part II: The Expanding Vortex
Kiriyenko's nomination is now featuring dialogue and some endorsements as the battle encompasses all of Russia's economic policy.
kiriyenko • yeltsin • duma • russia • kremlin
Kiriyenko's nomination is now featuring dialogue and some endorsements as the battle encompasses all of Russia's economic policy.
kiriyenko • yeltsin • duma • russia • kremlin
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic "picture" with symbols. The crown of thorns around the Heart of Jesus means that our sins hurt Him; the wound is made by His enemies; the flames are His burning love for us; and the cross is our redemption. This article is about the history of this devotion.
catholicism • catholic • sacred heart • jesus • devotion
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic "picture" with symbols. The crown of thorns around the Heart of Jesus means that our sins hurt Him; the wound is made by His enemies; the flames are His burning love for us; and the cross is our redemption. This article is about the history of this devotion.
catholicism • catholic • sacred heart • jesus • devotion
Democracy Italian Style: Party Talks Forever
After a nation-wide series of corruption scandals in 1992/93 and an electoral shift that replaced large part of the political class and parties in the following elections of 1994, Italian politics seems still all the same. Fifteen years of discussion and three inter-parliamentary commissions have produced - nothing but mountains of worthless paper. The Italian people and the European partners are still waiting for the long overdue reform of the Constitution of 1948, but parties won't agree, because they fear to lose part of their extra-large power extent. Thus the only institutional change in the last twenty years has been imposed by popular decision through referendum. But even this instrument has shown less successful, as a new referendum held in April was thwarted. Now Italian parties prepare to elect a new State President just the traditional way: let's talk about it!
italian politics • scalfaro • d'alema • marini • ciampi
After a nation-wide series of corruption scandals in 1992/93 and an electoral shift that replaced large part of the political class and parties in the following elections of 1994, Italian politics seems still all the same. Fifteen years of discussion and three inter-parliamentary commissions have produced - nothing but mountains of worthless paper. The Italian people and the European partners are still waiting for the long overdue reform of the Constitution of 1948, but parties won't agree, because they fear to lose part of their extra-large power extent. Thus the only institutional change in the last twenty years has been imposed by popular decision through referendum. But even this instrument has shown less successful, as a new referendum held in April was thwarted. Now Italian parties prepare to elect a new State President just the traditional way: let's talk about it!
italian politics • scalfaro • d'alema • marini • ciampi
Showdowns
Showdowns in Myanmar and Cambodia force the audience to think about good guys and bad.
aung san suu kyi • hun sen
Showdowns in Myanmar and Cambodia force the audience to think about good guys and bad.
aung san suu kyi • hun sen
Yeltsin's Purge - SPECIAL REPORT
Yeltsin's Kremlin purge forebodes major clashes both in the short and long term, and might even lead to disaster down the road.
"rabid tiger" • purge • yeltsin • kiriyenko • kremlin
Yeltsin's Kremlin purge forebodes major clashes both in the short and long term, and might even lead to disaster down the road.
"rabid tiger" • purge • yeltsin • kiriyenko • kremlin
William Penn and Quaker Beliefs
Quaker values shook the foundation of tyranny with freedom of the press and trial by jury even though they did not support the military cause in the American Revolution.
quaker beliefs • william penn • founder of pennsylvania • society of friends • religious cause of the american revolution
Quaker values shook the foundation of tyranny with freedom of the press and trial by jury even though they did not support the military cause in the American Revolution.
quaker beliefs • william penn • founder of pennsylvania • society of friends • religious cause of the american revolution
Writs of Assistance - James Otis
The Kings Advocate-General in Massachusetts resigns political post to defend British Liberty, firing the first verbal shot heard round the world of the Revolutionary War!
writs of assistance • james otis • political cause of the american revolution • british liberty • british colonial law
The Kings Advocate-General in Massachusetts resigns political post to defend British Liberty, firing the first verbal shot heard round the world of the Revolutionary War!
writs of assistance • james otis • political cause of the american revolution • british liberty • british colonial law
German Government: Schröder's Domestic Struggles
The resignation of the German finance minister and leader of the Social Democrat Party, Oskar Lafontaine, has liberated chancellor Schröder from his major rival and his government from the principal opponent of cuts in the welfare state and radical reforms in the labor market. Albeit the chancellor's success in foreign politics, his party's popularity among voters is in strong decline. A deregulation of the German labor market is overdue, but up to now Schröder's cabinet has done all the opposite. Many Social Democrats are still opposing the idea of a more flexible labor market and try to save the public social security system by forcing more people into it. Chancellor Schröder, who has also taken his party's presidency, has now elaborated some interesting plans, but first he has to convince his own party officials. Meanwhile the opposition stands ready to take advantage from the coalition's difficulties.
germany • schröder • joschka fischer • greens • spd
The resignation of the German finance minister and leader of the Social Democrat Party, Oskar Lafontaine, has liberated chancellor Schröder from his major rival and his government from the principal opponent of cuts in the welfare state and radical reforms in the labor market. Albeit the chancellor's success in foreign politics, his party's popularity among voters is in strong decline. A deregulation of the German labor market is overdue, but up to now Schröder's cabinet has done all the opposite. Many Social Democrats are still opposing the idea of a more flexible labor market and try to save the public social security system by forcing more people into it. Chancellor Schröder, who has also taken his party's presidency, has now elaborated some interesting plans, but first he has to convince his own party officials. Meanwhile the opposition stands ready to take advantage from the coalition's difficulties.
germany • schröder • joschka fischer • greens • spd
Scary Godmother 2 on DVD
Jill Thompson's Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy comes out on DVD August 29.
anchor bay entertainment • jill thompson • scary godmother: the revenge of jimmy • dvd • animation
Jill Thompson's Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy comes out on DVD August 29.
anchor bay entertainment • jill thompson • scary godmother: the revenge of jimmy • dvd • animation
The Framers and the Sovereign
In the summer of 1787, the framers of the Constitution of the United States took the radical step of transferring national sovereignty from a government to the people.
we the people • sovereignty in the constitutional convention • framers of the constitution • sovereignty in british america • representation in the national legislature
In the summer of 1787, the framers of the Constitution of the United States took the radical step of transferring national sovereignty from a government to the people.
we the people • sovereignty in the constitutional convention • framers of the constitution • sovereignty in british america • representation in the national legislature
THE POLITICALLY CORRECT GARDEN, what now?
The eternal conundrum of gardening many choices, all of which someone is bound to complain about as politically incorrect.
gardens • tasmanian • gardeners • journal • stunning photographs
The eternal conundrum of gardening many choices, all of which someone is bound to complain about as politically incorrect.
gardens • tasmanian • gardeners • journal • stunning photographs
Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town
One day in Edinburgh just can't do it justice. But you can squeeze the highlights of the Old Town into less than 24 hours.
edinburgh walking tour • two days in edinburgh • edinburgh old town • edinburgh castle • john knox's house
One day in Edinburgh just can't do it justice. But you can squeeze the highlights of the Old Town into less than 24 hours.
edinburgh walking tour • two days in edinburgh • edinburgh old town • edinburgh castle • john knox's house
"What About the Rentiers?": The Formation of the National Government (1931), Part I
national government • james ramsay macdonald • great betrayal
national government • james ramsay macdonald • great betrayal
Aboriginal Rights Delegation
Eight years on from the 1998 Aboriginal delegation to Britain, and has anything changed? Sure! It's worse!
aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • land rights • aboriginal rights activist • peter yu
Eight years on from the 1998 Aboriginal delegation to Britain, and has anything changed? Sure! It's worse!
aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • land rights • aboriginal rights activist • peter yu
BJP, allies, form national democratic front
BJP forms front
india • bjp • national democratic alliance • coalition
BJP forms front
india • bjp • national democratic alliance • coalition
US-wanted Cleric Named To Post
Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, a hardliner in the Islamic Courts, is named as head of parliament
somalia • islamic courts • sheikh hassan dahir aweys • somalia politics • taliban
Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, a hardliner in the Islamic Courts, is named as head of parliament
somalia • islamic courts • sheikh hassan dahir aweys • somalia politics • taliban
America Takes Toddling Steps
America grew as new settlements were established. Most often the expansion was for economical reasons. All was regulated by British rule.
early settlements in the new world • america • massachusetts and maine • new hampshire and connecticut • massachusetts bay towns of dorchester and newton
America grew as new settlements were established. Most often the expansion was for economical reasons. All was regulated by British rule.
early settlements in the new world • america • massachusetts and maine • new hampshire and connecticut • massachusetts bay towns of dorchester and newton
Autumn in Singapore
Dance, music, theatre, painting, photography and prints, Hindu, Chinese and Malay Festivals, all combine to make autumn in Singapore an exciting place for art-lovers.
singapore festivals and exhibitiions • diwali little india • hindu buddhist • malay festival • buddhism in india china and s.e. asia
Dance, music, theatre, painting, photography and prints, Hindu, Chinese and Malay Festivals, all combine to make autumn in Singapore an exciting place for art-lovers.
singapore festivals and exhibitiions • diwali little india • hindu buddhist • malay festival • buddhism in india china and s.e. asia
Bob Rae Banned From Sri Lanka
Liberal MP (Member of Parliament) Bob Rae has been banned from Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government justified it calling Rae a Tamil Tiger supporter.
bob rae expulsion from sri lanka • liberal foreign affairs critic • sri lankan civil war tamil tigers • tamil tiger leader dead • conservative mp deepka obhari
Liberal MP (Member of Parliament) Bob Rae has been banned from Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government justified it calling Rae a Tamil Tiger supporter.
bob rae expulsion from sri lanka • liberal foreign affairs critic • sri lankan civil war tamil tigers • tamil tiger leader dead • conservative mp deepka obhari
Canada Recognizes Kosovo
Canada officially recognizes the recent unilateral independence of Kosovo. Does this mean it must do the same should Quebec declare unilateral independence?
canada recognizes kosovo • canadian foreign affairs minister maxime bernier s • kosovo as an independent state from serbia • quebec independence • quebec refrendums on independence
Canada officially recognizes the recent unilateral independence of Kosovo. Does this mean it must do the same should Quebec declare unilateral independence?
canada recognizes kosovo • canadian foreign affairs minister maxime bernier s • kosovo as an independent state from serbia • quebec independence • quebec refrendums on independence
Francis Bacon Becomes a Knight
The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
sir francis bacon • queen elizabeth i • mary queen of scots • robert devereux • the 2nd earl of sussex
The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
sir francis bacon • queen elizabeth i • mary queen of scots • robert devereux • the 2nd earl of sussex
London Top Five Travel Attractions
Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
london's top five attractions • westminster abbey • british museum • buckingham palace • london zoo
Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
london's top five attractions • westminster abbey • british museum • buckingham palace • london zoo
Prophechies and Visions in Babylon 5 Part 1
First part of description of prophecies
babylon 5 • prophecies • visions
First part of description of prophecies
babylon 5 • prophecies • visions
Sir Francis Bacon in Debt
A look at the later years in the life and career of one of the world's most brilliant statesmen and thinkers.
sir francis bacon • king james the first • lord chancellor • theory of indcutive reasoning • the restoration
A look at the later years in the life and career of one of the world's most brilliant statesmen and thinkers.
sir francis bacon • king james the first • lord chancellor • theory of indcutive reasoning • the restoration
The Beaux' Stratagem by Farquhar
George Farquhar's comedy "The Beaux' Stratagem" combines highwaymen, marriage-hunters, a French chaplain, a locked moneybox and a lot of odd disguises...
the beaux' stratagem • george farquhar • restoration comedy • romantic comedy • lady bountiful
George Farquhar's comedy "The Beaux' Stratagem" combines highwaymen, marriage-hunters, a French chaplain, a locked moneybox and a lot of odd disguises...
the beaux' stratagem • george farquhar • restoration comedy • romantic comedy • lady bountiful
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