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MPs in Georgia agree draft of ‘repressive’ foreign agents bill amid protests
Legislation is seen as similar to an anti-democratic Russian law and Brussels has said it would undermine hopes of EU membership
Georgian lawmakers have agreed an early draft of a controversial “foreign influence” bill, sparking fresh street protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring a repressive Russian law.
The bill has sparked outrage in Georgia and concern in the west, with many arguing it undermines Georgia’s bid for EU membership.
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NFL Draft: Undrafted free agent signings include Frank Gore Jr. to Bills, Sam Hartman to Commanders
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Police allegedly use rubber bullets and teargas at university protest in Georgia
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Paramount Global chief Bob Bakish exits amid scramble to agree merger
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House speaker calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.CBS News - Top stories - House -
House speaker calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests
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California university cancels event over Gaza protests
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