Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says her trial is a test of Myanmar’s justice systemYANGON, Myanmar — Hospital sources say an American on trial for secretly entering the house of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been hospitalized after suffering seizures. Niger to hold referendum to remove term-limits, grant president 3 more years in powerNIAMEY, Niger — The president of uranium-rich Niger is pushing forward with a highly controversial referendum Tuesday on a new constitution that would remove term-limits and grant him an unprecendented three-year transitional term with boosted power. A look at efforts worldwide to extend presidential term limits in bid to stay in powerThe West African nation of Niger holds a referendum Tuesday that will end presidential term limits if passed. Referendums on term limits have been held worldwide in recent years. While they have failed in a handful of cases — including Honduras, Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia — most attempts have succeeded. Here is a look at some nations where there have been efforts to extend term limits: Politicians on both sides of political divide criticize Iran’s trial of oppositionTEHRAN, Iran — A conservative who ran in Iran’s disputed election and a former president allied with the opposition criticized the government’s prosecution of opposition supporters, saying those who killed protesters must be brought to justice. Portugal’s high court upholds gay marriage ban, denies lesbian couple’s appealLISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s Constitutional Court on Friday upheld the country’s ban on gay marriage, rejecting a challenge by two lesbians who are seeking to wed. Reinsdorf’s bid to own Coyotes approved by NHL board; Balsillie unanimously rejectedCHICAGO — The NHL Board of Governors approved a bid Wednesday by Jerry Reinsdorf to assume ownership of the financially troubled Phoenix Coyotes, and unanimously rejected an application by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to buy the team. US revokes diplomatic visas of 4 Honduran officials, raising pressure on coup-installed govtOCOTAL, Nicaragua — The U.S. government has turned up the pressure on the interim government of Honduras to accept the return of exiled President Manuel Zelaya, suspending the diplomatic visas of four Honduran officials a month after a military coup. President of military-led Fiji to step down in favor of former military chiefSUVA, Fiji — Military-led Fiji announced Tuesday that its aged and ailing president will step down later this week and be replaced by a former army commander, a move observers say will consolidate the military’s rule in this South Pacific nation. Honduran leaders say they can resist pressure to step down until elections, outlast ZelayaOCOTAL, Nicaragua — Honduras’ interim leaders insist they can resist international pressure to step down until the country’s presidential election in four months, expressing confidence a new government will spell the end of exiled President Manuel Zelaya’s bid to return to power. Ousted Honduran leader stays near border, calls on US for more sanctionsLAS MANOS, Nicaragua — Exiled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya sought to increase pressure on his country’s interim government, promising to camp out across the border in Nicaragua with his supporters and urging Washington to slap tough sanctions on coup leaders. Honduran government to greet Zelaya with charges on constitutional crimes if he returnsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — If ousted President Manuel Zelaya succeeds in returning to Honduras, the government that deposed him vows it will be as a prisoner. Honduran govt. to greet Zelaya with charges on constitutional crimes if he returnsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — If ousted President Manuel Zelaya succeeds in returning to Honduras, the government that deposed him vows it will be as a prisoner. Exiled Honduran leader says he’ll launch return bid after talks to return him to power falterMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya on Thursday prepared a risky return to his homeland, where the government installed after last month’s coup vowed to arrest him. Mediator’s final proposal for Honduran crisis rebuffed, as talks head toward failureSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks on resolving the Honduran political crisis headed toward failure Wednesday when the interim government indicated it would reject a mediator’s final proposal for returning ousted President Manuel Zelaya to power. Mediator’s final proposal for Honduran crisis rebuffed, as talks end without agreementSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks on resolving the Honduran political crisis headed toward failure Wednesday when the interim government indicated it would reject a mediator’s final proposal for returning ousted President Manuel Zelaya to power. Honduras’ interim government proposes new compromise as tens of thousands march in capitalTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim government said Wednesday it has offered a compromise to the chief mediator in talks to end the political crisis, as tens of thousands of people marched against the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Colorado health board nixes change to medical marijuana useDENVER — Colorado’s state health board has rejected a move to limit suppliers of medical marijuana to helping only five patients at a time. Nicaraguan opposition denounces Ortega’s call to end term limits, institute recall votesMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaraguan opposition lawmakers on Monday condemned a public appeal for constitutional changes by President Daniel Ortega as an attempt to extend term limits and eventually allow the leftist leader’s re-election. Honduras talks to continue with ousted president’s team in attendance, sides still far apartSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rican President Oscar Arias says both sides in the talks to resolve the coup in Honduras have agreed to resume talks Sunday, but they remain far apart. Honduran interim leader rejects proposal for unity govt headed by Zelaya; talks deadlockedSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Honduras’ interim government rejected a mediator’s proposal to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and form a national unity government, throwing negotiations on settling the political crisis into doubt Saturday night. Honduras interim government rejects compromise proposal, coup talks near failureSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — An official with Honduras’ interim government has rejected a mediator’s proposal for a national unity government led by ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Honduran interim government balks at compromise, Zelaya accepts, talks stalematedSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Hopes for a quick resolution to Honduras’ political crisis faded Saturday when its interim government balked at a proposal for a national unity government headed by President Manuel Zelaya and the exiled leaders’ delegation threatened to abandon talks. Negotiator: Ouster Honduran president’s side accepts crisis plan in principleSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A negotiator for ousted President Manuel Zelaya says his side has accepted in principle the points proposed by a mediator to end the Honduras coup crisis. Honduran interim government balks at crisis plan, dimming hopes for quick end to coup showdownSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Hopes for a quick resolution to Honduras’ political crisis dimmed when its interim government balked at a plan presented in talks Saturday to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and form a national unity government. Honduran interim govt: delegation lacks authority to accept Arias plan, up to congress, courtsSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A representative of Honduras’ interim government says its delegation at talks lacks the authority to accept all the terms of Costa Rican President Oscar Arias’ plan to end the crisis. Honduras crisis mediator proposes unity government, early vote and amnesty to end showdownSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Hopes for a quick resolution to Honduras’ political crisis dimmed when its interim government balked at a plan presented in talks Saturday to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and form a national unity government. Honduras crisis mediator proposes return of ousted leader, reconciliation govt, early electionSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is giving Honduran negotiators a plan to end a standoff between rival claimants to the presidency. Mauritania holds presidential vote with coup-leader as front-runnerNOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania — A former army general who seized power by overthrowing this Islamic republic’s first freely elected president last year is gunning for Mauritania’s presidency again — this time legitimately, through the ballot box. Honduras crisis talks start, but ousted leader gives them little time to succeedSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Crucial talks to resolve the leadership crisis in Honduras began Saturday following an ultimatum from ousted President Manuel Zelaya that appeared to leave little room for compromise. Ousted Honduran leader warns negotiators have until Saturday midnight to restore him to officeTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — An ultimatum from ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya left little room for compromise in U.S.-backed talks Saturday aimed at resolving a crisis that has become the latest test for democracy in Latin America. |
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