"Georgian MP's Brawl Over 'Foreign Agents' Bill Ends in Face Punch"

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"Georgian MP's Brawl Over 'Foreign Agents' Bill Ends in Face Punch"
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Georgian politicians engaged in a physical altercation in parliament over a controversial "foreign agents" bill, with ruling party legislators seeking to advance the legislation despite criticism from Western countries and protests at home. The bill, which would require organizations accepting foreign funds to register as "foreign agents" or face fines, has strained relations with the EU and the US. The ruling party insists the bill is necessary to combat "pseudo-liberal values" imposed by foreigners, while critics have likened it to Russian legislation used to suppress dissent. The incident sparked wider brawling in the parliament and drew cheers from protesters outside.

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