Latvia's new parliament elects Speaker

Latvia's new parliament assembled for its first session on Tuesday, to swear in lawmakers and elect leaders in a televised ceremony.Edvards Smiltens of the United List became the new parliament Speaker, with 82 votes in favour and 11 votes ...

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