Armenian Vote Boosts PM's Powers, Opposition Cries Foul

Armenians voted in a referendum to boost the prime minister's powers, results showed on Monday, a move supporters say will bolster stability but opponents warn will entrench the ruling party's control over the ex-Soviet state. Observers from the Council of Europe rights group reported problems with the voting lists and other irregularities, and said that the low turnout suggested many voters saw Sunday's referendum as a piece of political maneuvering. The ruling Republican...

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