Romania holds referendum on impeaching President Basescu July 29, 2012 - 11:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Romania is holding a referendum on impeaching President Traian Basescu, part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling EU member, the Associated Press reports. Basescu's rivals are seeking to impeach him for the second time in five years. They claim the 60-year-old populist violated the constitution by meddling in government business, coddling cronies and using the secret services against enemies. Basescu says the impeachment process is a political vendetta carried out by opponents plotting to seize control of EU funds and the justice system. He has urged supporters to boycott Sunday's vote in order to nullify it by a low turnout. The political turmoil has dented Romania's credibility, with the U.S. and the EU expressing doubts about the left-leaning government's respect for the judiciary's independence. Partner news  Top stories Nuland, a career foreign service officer who was until recently State's top spokesperson, was expected to be nominated the post. Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament. Bağış said Istanbul’s unique status as a “peaceful coexistence of all cultures and religions” makes it a vital player in the EU. The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said.   Partner news |  Latest news "Gangnam Style" singer Psy teases new album for summer  Psy has already released six studio albums in South Korea, but his upcoming collection will serve as his first global release.Metallica say “have enough songs for new album” The band blamed their hectic schedule which includes working on a 3D movie and their Orion Music and More festival."The Godfather" director Coppola to work on another Italian American saga The screenplay is described as "a coming-of-age story that focuses on a boy and girl in their late teens."30 Seconds to Mars debuts "Birth" lyric video (video) Featuring some footage from the band's newly-released music video "Up in the Air", the video opens with the sounds of brass and violin. |
