constitutional changes

Repeal of Ban on Islamic Head Scarves at Universities

seher — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:45:54 -0600

Turkey's parliament has approved controversial constitutional amendments that lift a decades-old ban on women wearing Islamic head scarves at universities.

Anti-Discrimination Laws to Change In Sweden

seher — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:16:47 -0600

The seven anti-discrimination laws currently in place in Sweden will soon be combined into one all-encompassing law.

Violent Protests Against Constitutional Change in Bolivia

Dinka — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:27:51 -0600

Protesters angry with the Bolivian government's efforts to rewrite the country's constitution have taken to the streets in violent demonstrations in Sucre that killed at least three people including a police officer.

Russian Lawmaker Wants Third Term For Putin

Dinka — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:45:07 -0500

A leading Russian lawmaker has called for constitutional changes that would allow President Vladimir Putin to serve a third term. Sergei Mironov, the speaker of the upper house of parliament, said the two-term limit should be scrapped and the presidential term extended from four to at least five years.

US Tones Down Criticism of Egypt's Constitutional Changes

Dinka — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:11:12 -0500

A day before Egyptians are to vote in a controversial referendum on constitutional changes, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice says she told Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak about her concerns over the progress of democratic reform in Egypt.

Kyrgyz Parliament Delays Decision On Constitutional Changes

Dinka — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:22:09 -0600