91. Bid-rigging on public works projects is declared a crime in Germany and corrupt officials face tougher penalties under an anti-corruption law passed by parliament Thursday. 92. But if parliament passes it a second time without amendments, he would be powerless to stop it, though he could refer it to the Constitutional Court. 93. But the Communist-dominated parliament passed a resolution reinstating the holiday. 94. But the Communist-dominated parliament immediately passed a resolution reinstating the holiday. 95. But the leftist-dominated parliament passed a law banning the planned hike. 96. But, in pre-dawn hours Friday, after a stormy eight-hour session, the parliament passed a new election law that also did not satisfy the opposition. 97. China warned Thursday that relations with Germany would suffer if the German parliament passed a resolution critical of Chinese rule in Tibet. 98. Despite widespread protests by professors and students, the Serbian parliament Tuesday passed legislation that abolishes the autonomy of universities. 99. Despite the debate, it was widely expected that the parliament would easily pass the law on Friday. 100. Despite their likely loss of parliament, the hard-liners still control the Guardian Council, a supervisory body that approves all bills parliament passes. |
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