ANKARA Türkiye 's parliament has withdrawn a contentious article from a draft bill that would introduce a new espionage-related crime following criticism from opposition lawmakers. The decision to retract and revise the provision was reached on Nov. 13 after parliamentary leaders from various parties agreed to reconsider the language of the proposal. Known as the "agent of influence" clause, the debated article was part of a broader legislative package. Lawmakers from opposition parties said it