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Tens of thousands protest Mexican president's electoral reform plan
Concerns arise that the president's plan could presage a power grab because it gives the president more control over the electoral system.
Mon Nov 14 2022
![Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising at military base Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising at military base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41502071071_Venezuela.jpg)
Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising at military base
Earlier on Sunday a video circulated on social media showing a group of men in military uniform announcing an uprising in the wake of the creation of a pro-government legislative superbody on Friday.
Mon Aug 07 2017
![Burkina army vows unity govt, protesters denounce power grab Burkina army vows unity govt, protesters denounce power grab](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/81414984051_295x200.jpg)
Burkina army vows unity govt, protesters denounce power grab
Burkina Faso's military vowed to install a unity government after tightening its control over the west African nation.
Mon Nov 03 2014
![When is a rock not a rock? When is a rock not a rock?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/51396938735_295x200.jpg)
When is a rock not a rock?
A small court in The Hague wrestles with an existential question that could put a stop to China's maritime power grab.
Tue Apr 08 2014