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Voters also took part in a referendum on the charter and whether to endorse its proposals for prime ministerial term limits, a new upper house of parliament, stronger presidential powers and greater judicial independence.
From Barron's
In his Davos speech, the Canadian prime minister called for the world's "middle powers" to act together.
From BBC
His Solicitor General John Sauer told Justices that Congress could reclaim these powers anytime it wants by voting to end the tariffs.
Institutions will have to change, particularly at the pan-European level, as national governments cede some new powers to Brussels but reclaim other responsibilities.
The move comes as Syria’s government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa is working to consolidate control over the country’s territory, which during the long civil war was fragmented among a number of militias and foreign powers, including the U.S.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
