But more than 40 speakers have asked to address the assembly, which could push a vote into Thursday.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Tens of thousands of Malians have been holding protests and expressing outrage since the National Assembly adopted the new family code in early August.

VOA: standard.2009.08.27

After their talk on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, Mr.Obama said the United States and Japan have a major role in working with other countries toward economic recovery.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

"We have the assembly elections coming up, " he said.

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For once, Labour MPs joined them in the division lobbies, even though Labour MPs have been cooler about the National Assembly for Wales acquiring income tax powers than their counterparts in the assembly have.

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There also have been complaints that assembly line managers have been abusive toward staff if they miss deadlines or make mistakes.

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