#ALGERIA: Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendments; Sends To Popular Referendum

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The National People's Assembly, the lower house of parliament, has unanimously voted in favor of several constitutional amendments, amid a boycott of the opposition blocs.

The draft amendments, which will go to a referendum on November 1st, oblige the president to appoint a prime minister from the party that has the majority in parliament.

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#ALGERIA: Bill To Replace Oil Revenue With New Taxes Sparks Fights On Floor Of Parliament

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Tax legislation caused parliament to resemble a war zone before it passed, with insults, protests on the floor and even brawls breaking out. The legislation raises taxes on electricity and gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as 3G Internet. It's part of the government's plan to boost revenues hit by a plunge in the price of oil, a key export.

Pictured: fuel containers.

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Acts of Violence Mars Presidential Election Campaign [world politics news]

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Six Candidates Compete in April 17 Pres. Election [world politics news]

Frmr. premier Abdelmalek Sellal campaigns for Pres. Abdelaziz Bouteflika in Tlemcen last month.

ALGERIA: President Reassures People from Paris Hospital After Stroke [world politics news]

ALGERIA: PM Benkirane's Government Critiqued for Fuel Hikes, Slow Reforms [World Politics News]

ALGERIA: Islamist Parties Boycott New Government; Allege Election Fraud

ALGERIA: Political Parties Protest Overnight Voter Registration of 30,000 Soldiers