Australia’s historic Old Parliament House caught fire Thursday during protests by a mix of activists. Reporters on the scene from 7NEWS Australia cited “conflicting reports” about the fire’s origin ...

Women's rights groups, prominent businesswomen and female politicians in Somalia are urging the country's male-dominated parliament to pass a bill reserving 30% of seats for women in next year's ...

LONDON — Several British politicians demanded a change in parliamentary rules on Wednesday after a lawmaker was told she couldn't bring her 3-month-old baby into the House of Commons. Labour Party ...

A sweeping report lays out a cloistered, alcohol-fueled environment where powerful men violated boundaries unchecked. By Yan Zhuang MELBOURNE, Australia — Men strutting down corridors looking women up ...