The new Republican-led House of Representatives held a symbolic reading of the U.S. Constitution on the floor of its chamber on day two of the 112th Congress. Afterwards, the House turned to more mundane matters and voted to cut its own operating bud...
In Madagascar, military supporters of President Andry Rajoelina say they are negotiating with a group of officers who declared a coup Wednesday. The coup attempt came as the country voted on a new constitution. The streets of Antananarivo were calm a...
A group of military officers in Madagascar say they have taken control of the country and have dissolved all political institutions. Another group of senior officers, however, says it will oppose any mutiny. The dispute erupted as voting concluded on...
Voters in Madagascar will decide Wednesday on a new constitution that its supporters hope will end the crisis caused by the ouster of President Marc Ravalomanana. In the days leading up to Wednesday's Madagascar referendum, supporters of the proposed...
A U.S. church's plan to burn a copy of the Quran on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks has drawn global condemnation. The Vatican has denounced the plan as outrageous and grave. The Vatican office responsible for relations with Islam issued...
After being under Danish rule for some 400 years Norway had her own revolution in 1814. A very peaceful revolution consisted of calling a constitutional convention which declared that Norway is a free kingdom. The constitution of the Kingdom of Norwa...
by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although Legal Lad is an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Leg...
