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The Israeli parliament approves in a final reading - 61 to 47 - an amendment to the country's quasi-constitution that considerably limits the possibilities of a prime minister being impeached. Opponents say the measure is aimed at protecting premier Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption charges he denies. IMAGES
The European Parliament adopts a motion calling for the EU to rewrite its underpinning treaties, as requested by a group of European citizens who took part in a major public consultation. Roberta Metsola, the parliament's president, takes those in favour, against and abstaining by a show of hands, and announces the motion to have passed. SOUNDBITE
China's rubber-stamp parliament endorsed plans Thursday to impose a national security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city’s autonomy. IMAGES
Thousands rally in Georgia for a third consecutive day as lawmakers advanced a controversial "foreign influence" law that opponents say will undermine Tbilisi's longstanding European aspirations. The protesters, including a motorcycle procession, block traffic on the main thoroughfare of the Georgian capital, in front of the parliament building. IMAGES
Thousands gather in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, for fresh street protests against controversial "foreign influence" legislation being debated in parliament. The bill has sparked outrage in Georgia and concern in the West, with many arguing it mirrors repressive Russian laws and undermines Georgia's bid for European Union membership. IMAGES