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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Holy Struggle Movement Holds Protest - Yerevan

Supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement, led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, gathered outside the General Prosecutor’s Office in central Yerevan. Demonstrators held posters depicting Armenians imprisoned by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They expressed their concerns over the Armenian authorities' failure to protect the rights of their compatriots detained in Baku, demanding their release and return to Armenia. Galstanyan accused Pashinyan of complicity in crimes against Armenians, stating, “He himself admitted to participating in the ethnic cleansing of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Artsakh.” He called for a criminal investigation into the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which suggested amendments to the Armenian Constitution that could affect its stance on reunification with Nagorno-Karabakh—a move that Baku claims threatens its territorial integrity. Opponents of this change argue that Pashinyan lacks the authority to ame

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Over 30,000 people rally in Tokyo to defend Japan's pacifist constitution

STORY: Over 30,000 people rally in Tokyo to defend Japan's pacifist constitution SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): KANEHISA YAMAUCHI, Protester 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): AKIKO NOGAKI, Protester 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): SHOICHI ITOH, Protester STORYLINE: More than 30,000 peace-seeking Japanese participated in a massive rally in Tokyo on Friday to defend the country's pacifist constitution, chanting "No constitutional amendments, defend the constitution, protect peace!" Japan marked the 77th memorial day of its pacifist post-war Constitution on May 3. The supreme law's Article 9 renounces war and bans the country from maintaining land, sea and air forces, as well as other war potential. However, nowadays, concerns mount among Japanese people regarding the steadfastness in upholding the principles of the war-renouncing constitution. Kanehisa Yamauchi, who just returned

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Referendum in Uzbekistan approves constitutional amendments

STORY: Referendum in Uzbekistan approves constitutional amendments DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the referendum 2. various of Uzbekistan's president voting STORYLINE: Preliminary results from the Uzbek Central Election Commission (CEC) announced on Monday show that a referendum held on April 30 has approved constitutional changes, with 90.21 percent of voters in favor. The current Constitution of Uzbekistan was adopted in December 1992. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tashkent. (XHTV)

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Ukraine's constitutional amendments to be discussed: Lavrov

BEIJING, China - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov holds a press conference in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on April 15, 2014. Lavrov said Ukraine's constitutional amendments will be one of the agenda items at the upcoming four-party meeting on the former Soviet republic's political chaos.

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Taiwan enacts constitutional amendments

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Members of Taiwan's National Assembly vote on a package of constitutional changes on June 7.

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(1)China's legislature adopts constitutional amendments

BEIJING, China - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks at a press conference on March 14 after the country's's legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), approved a series of constitutional amendments that include a landmark clause on the protection of private property.

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(2)China's legislature adopts constitutional amendments

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao casts his ballot as a series of constitutional amendments is put to vote during a session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on March 14. The approved amendments include a landmark clause on the protection of private property.

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Howard chats with voter in Australian referendum

SYDNEY, Australia - Prime Minister John Howard chats with a voter Nov. 6 in suburban Sydney after casting a ballot in a referendum on constitutional amendments. Australians were asked if they would choose a republic or a constitutional monarchy.

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On site in Ukraine: Zelensky says Ukraine ready to discuss its "neutrality" in peace deal

STORY: On site in Ukraine: Zelensky says Ukraine ready to discuss its "neutrality" in peace deal DATELINE: March 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: LVIV, Ukraine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lviv 2. STANDUP (English): SHOMODI YURII, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Ukraine is ready to discuss adopting a neutral status in peace deal with Russia. STANDUP (English): SHOMODI YURII, Xinhua reporter "Hello, it's Shomodi Yurii from Lviv with Xinhua News Agency. One week ago, President Volodymyr Zelensky told a regional Ukrainian public media outlet, that any deal reached in peace negotiations with Russia will be submitted to a referendum in Ukraine. Today he said that a popular referendum would make it possible to amend the Constitution on the neutral status of Ukraine in a few months, which is faster than the parliamentary procedure for constitutional amendments. In an interview with Russian journalists published on the website of the Presiden

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Pro-Constitution scholar Kobayashi's group losing in upper house race

Constitutional scholar Setsu Kobayashi is seen in Nagoya on July 10, 2016, after losing in his attempt to gain a seat in the House of Councillors in the election that day for his political group to help block amendments to the pacifist supreme law. Kobayashi, a 67-year-old professor emeritus at Keio University, leads the "Kokumin Ikari no Koe" (Angry Voice of the People) group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Myanmar parliament votes to keep military veto over charter changes

Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks at a news conference at the parliament building in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on June 25, 2015, after parliament voted to retain the military's veto power over any constitutional amendments, dealing a blow to the leader of the opposition National League for Democracy running for the presidency. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Myanmar parliament votes to keep military veto over charter changes

Military representatives cast their ballots on constitutional amendments during a session of Myanmar's parliament in the capital of Naypyitaw on June 25, 2015. The parliament voted to retain the military's veto power over any constitutional amendments, dealing a blow to leader of the opposition National League for Democracy Aung San Suu Kyi's hopes of running for the presidency. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Myanmar parliament votes to keep military veto over charter changes

Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (R in front) heads for a debate on constitutional amendments at the parliament building in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on June 25, 2015. The parliament voted to retain the military's veto power over any constitutional amendments, dealing a blow to Suu Kyi's hopes of running for the presidency. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan enacts constitutional amendments

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Members of Taiwan's National Assembly vote on a package of constitutional changes on June 7. (Kyodo)

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(2)China's legislature adopts constitutional amendments

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao casts his ballot as a series of constitutional amendments is put to vote during a session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on March 14. The approved amendments include a landmark clause on the protection of private property. (Kyodo)

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(1)China's legislature adopts constitutional amendments

BEIJING, China - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks at a press conference on March 14 after the country's's legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), approved a series of constitutional amendments that include a landmark clause on the protection of private property. (Kyodo)

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Protest against Russia's constitutional reform bill

A man protests at Pushkin Square in central Moscow on July 1, 2020, against Russia's constitutional reform bill that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. A nationwide referendum on the constitutional amendments was held the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Protest against Russia's constitutional reform bill

A man protests at Pushkin Square in central Moscow on July 1, 2020, against Russia's constitutional reform bill that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. A nationwide referendum on the constitutional amendments was held the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Protest against Russia's constitutional reform bill

A man protests at Pushkin Square in central Moscow on July 1, 2020, against Russia's constitutional reform bill that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. A nationwide referendum on the constitutional amendments was held the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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LDP to focus on 4 areas in crafting Constitution amendment proposal

Okiharu Yasuoka, the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's constitutional reform panel, addresses a panel meeting in Tokyo on June 6, 2017. The LDP plans to focus on four areas as it crafts proposals for the first-ever amendments to Japan's postwar Constitution, including revisions regarding the war-renouncing Article 9 and education, officials said the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Howard chats with voter in Australian referendum

SYDNEY, Australia - Prime Minister John Howard chats with a voter Nov. 6 in suburban Sydney after casting a ballot in a referendum on constitutional amendments. Australians were asked if they would choose a republic or a constitutional monarchy.