referendum

Brexit: Britain's revival or EU's fall?

A convincing vote to remain in EU could mean David Cameron continues as the British PM; a vote for exit would see him yielding to a new leader.

Jun 23, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Britain to take decision on its continuation with European Union today

Britain to decide today about its continuation with European union. Watch complete news story of for getting detailed updates!

Jun 23, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Brexit: UK goes to polls in knife-edge EU referendum; over 46 million people to decide Britain's fate

Britain is set to go to the polls in a historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave.

Jun 23, 2016, 05:20 AM IST

Brexit: Emotions a key factor as the British EU referendum looms

With the EU referendum looming, the UK reflected Wednesday on an emotional campaign as vigils for murdered MP Jo Cox took place around the world.

Jun 23, 2016, 03:02 AM IST

Murdered British lawmaker Jo Cox had contacted police over threats

British lawmaker Jo Cox was a vocal advocate of Britain`s European Union membership.

Jun 17, 2016, 12:12 PM IST

Jo Cox's attacker shouted `Britain first` before killing Labour Party MP: What else we know

British MP Jo Cox was campaigning for Britain to stay in the European Union in the June 23 referendum.

Jun 17, 2016, 08:13 AM IST

Maduro vows no recall referendum before next year

Venezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro has vowed that no referendum on ending his administration would be held until next year.

Jun 12, 2016, 06:55 AM IST

Ireland celebrates 1st gay marriages after May referendum

Ireland celebrated its first gay marriages on Tuesday, six months after voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize the practice in the traditionally conservative Catholic nation.

Nov 17, 2015, 22:33 PM IST

Georgia breakaway region eyes referendum on joining Russia

Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia has begun preparations for a referendum on joining Russia but the Kremlin poured cold water on the idea on Tuesday.

Oct 20, 2015, 19:27 PM IST

Tamil activist demands referendum in Sri Lanka

A Chennai-based prominent Tamil activist, today demanded human rights wing of the United Nations to conduct an investigation into the "genocide" in Sri Lanka.

Oct 09, 2015, 00:16 AM IST

Catalan head indicted for calling referendum on split from Spain

 Catalonia`s Supreme Court indicted the acting head of the Catalan regional government on Tuesday after he pushed ahead with a referendum on independence from Spain last year despite such a vote being ruled unconstitutional by the courts.

Sep 29, 2015, 18:22 PM IST

Battle over Scotland`s future rages year after referendum

A year since Scotland voted against independence in a historic referendum, questions remain over the country`s future in the United Kingdom with nationalists waiting for the right moment to push for another vote.

Sep 18, 2015, 07:19 AM IST

Presidency University holding 2-day referendum on campus issues

 A two-day referendum by Presidency University students on campus issues began on Tuesday.

Sep 15, 2015, 21:32 PM IST

Greeks `deserve better`: Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos

Greeks declared in a weekend referendum that they "deserve better" and "cannot accept a non-viable solution" to the country`s debt crisis, new Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said upon taking office on Monday.

Jul 07, 2015, 01:30 AM IST

Spain PM backs solidarity with Greece but `not without responsibility`

Spain`s conservative Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Monday said he backed aid for Greece but not without "responsibility" and reforms on Athens` part, a day after Greeks voted decisively against more austerity in a referendum.

Jul 07, 2015, 01:24 AM IST

All eyes on ECB after Greek `No` vote

All eyes turned to the European Central Bank Monday following the resounding `No` in Greece`s referendum, as it is seen as the only institution capable of stemming market panic and preventing the Greek economy from collapsing.

Jul 06, 2015, 20:30 PM IST

Defiant Greek PM Alexis Tsipras vows referendum will go ahead

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed Wednesday to go ahead with a controversial bailout referendum despite pressure from European leaders as they declined to consider any fresh debt offer before Sunday`s vote.

Jul 02, 2015, 03:42 AM IST

London stocks rally as Scotland rejects independence

The London stock market rallied sharply in opening trade on Friday after Scotland voted to reject independence in a crucial referendum.

Sep 19, 2014, 13:37 PM IST