parliament

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More than 20,000 people backed the group's call for action -- surpassing the threshold for public-initiated legislation -- and a draft bill passed the Thai parliament's lower house in October.

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The lower house, upper house, and military members each elect a vice president from among their ranks, and the combined parliament votes on which of the three will be elevated to president.

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On a patch of rough ground near the Irrawaddy River, aspiring member of parliament and retired Lieutenant-General Tayza Kyaw tries to muster some enthusiasm from his audience with a speech promising them better times.

From BBC

The public demanded answers, and Malaysia's human rights commission - an independent body set up by parliament - launched an investigation.

From BBC

It will be submitted to the country's divided parliament for approval before it can become effective.

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