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David Cameron British PM suffers Referendum On Europe Rebellion
What is the point of having 650 elected MPs if when it comes to voting on whether the UK should have a referendum on Europe they are not allowed to vote as their constituents would wish them to but as ordered to by... Coalition partners trade blows over voting reform
It doesn't really matter which voting system is adopted, whoever you vote for you get the same policies anyway. Politicians make promises that the public want to hear before the election then break every one... South Sudan Diplomats Prepare for Big Day
They work out of anonymous London offices, but Juba's UK representatives are getting ready to come out of the shadows. By Daniella Peled - International Justice - ICC ... Human Rights Warning Over South Sudan
Security force excesses need to be curbed otherwise independence hopes may turn sour, observers say. By Daniella Peled -... Can Kiir Cut It as President of South Sudan?
Many ex-African rebel leaders have failed as statesmen - but the South Sudan leader may buck the trend. By Michael Klimes - International Justice - ICC ...South Sudan Exiles Share Piece of History
They may be far from home, but southern Sudanese living abroad relish opportunity to vote on the future of their homeland. By Michael Klimes - International Justice - ICC ...Abyei Solution to South Sudan Stability
Disputed area of southern Sudan remains a potential flashpoint– but not because of its oil resources. By Blake Evans - Pritchard - International Justice - ICC ...Tensions Rise as South Sudan Vote Looms
With South Sudan’s referendum on independence just weeks away, IWPR’s Africa editor Blake Evans-Pritchard assesses what lies in store for southerners if they vote for secession. There’s some concern that separation will lead to renewed bloodshed, but would...Darfur Fears as Attention Shifts to South
Concerns that international focus on referendum may be exploited by Khartoum to put squeeze on Darfuris. By Daniella Peled - International Justice - ICC ...Robert Mugabe: Zimbabwe unity deal should end next year
" Zimbabwe's president has said a power-sharing deal which expires in four months' time should not be extended. Robert Mugabe said the country should hold a referendum on a new constitution early in 2011 and then elections. He said he was reluctant to renegotiate the unity... Supreme Court Refuses to Block D.C. Gay Marriage
"Chief Justice John Roberts has just released an opinion refusing to block D.C.'s same-sex marriage law from taking effect tomorrow. Opponents of the law had asked the Supreme Court to step in and issue a... Swiss Hold Minaret Ban Referendum
Sunday the Swiss will vote on a minaret ban referendum. Islam is the second largest religous faith in Switzerland, following Christianity. " Some 400,000 Muslims live in Switzerland - whose population... Ireland has passed the second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty
Ireland has passed the second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty with an overwhelming majority of 67 per cent in favor.Ireland was the only EU member state to hold a referendum on Lisbon, though there have been calls... 426 views | 36 recommendations | 3 comments
The Lisbon Treaty Referendum Mk II
-Update-Polling in the second Lisbon Referendum has ended after 15 hours. Early indications suggest that turnout may be slightly up on the first Lisbon vote and Fine Gael has claimed an exit poll shows there has... 464 views | 0 recommendations | 2 comments
NZ parents vote to smack their kids
" A referendum on the smacking of children has just been held in New Zealand and 88 per cent of Kiwis who took part voted to re-legalize it. Two years ago the Labor Government made it illegal for parents to smack... 268 views | 12 recommendations | 2 comments
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