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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...

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...

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...

Ashdown: Have Scottish independence referendum to finish off SNP

Former leader of the UK political party the Liberal Democrat, Paddy Ashdown has said 'Scotland should back a referendum on independence to finish off the SNP as a political force once and for all'. He feels that...

Chavez: Distorting or Deepening Democracy with Voting Amendment?

Today in Caracas, Venezuela a referendum has been held to decide whether or not President Hugo Chavez will have the right to run for re-election indefinitely, a move that many see as an attempt to defend...

Dark clouds gather around MAS and the new Bolivian constitution

Today Bolivia enacts the most participatory and democratic constitution in its history. This, however, does not guarantee that the immediate future will be trouble free. Kepa Artaraz ( http://boliviandiaries.blogspot.com/ ) In a clever play on words on the famous slogan...

Bolivians approved New Constitution

After few poll countings, the Bolivian government has stated its proposed constitution was approved in Sunday´s referendum. However, the local and divided opposition was reluctant to concede defeat. "opposition...

Bolivians vote on a Constitutional Referendum today

After weeks of poitical turmoil at separatist provinces and the expulsion of both USAID and the American Ambassador to La Paz, Bolivians ready to vote a draft Constitution on a...

Venezuela: Congress passes re-election bill

The Venezuelan National Assembly approved the wording of the question for a National Referendum on limitless election. Once, the bill is sent to the Electoral Body- CNE-, a Referendum should be organised...

Venezuela investigates US official over plot against gov

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warned US Embassy that one of its officials may soon be declared persona non grata. This warning comes after allegations over a meeting that took place between opposition...

Venezuela Denounces Foreign Dailies over fake stories

Venezuela has asked foreign dailies for its right to reply misinformation printed by them. American The Washington Post, Italian La Stampa and Spanish El Mundo printed news stating Venezuela was helping Iran...

Venezuelan Chavez warns over plot to kill Bolivian Evo Morales

During his Sunday TV show, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warned over a plot to kill Bolivian President Evo Morales. Chavez said he had phoned Morales earlier to ask for tighter security measures. Morales has paved the way for a Referendum on a left leaning...

Venezuela: Amendment Referendum likely early February 2009

As Christmas time approaches and Caracas enjoys a cool weather, political activities continue to warm up Venezuelans. On Friday 18 December 2008, the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) and the National...

Venezuelan Parliament calls for Consitutional amendment

Caracas, Venezuela, 9 December 2009. During an unexpected televised message, the Venezuelan National Assembly -Parliament- informed Venezuelans of the beginnig of the discussion of a Constitutional amedment...

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