51.   Venezuelans voted to hold the elections in a nationwide referendum in December, which Chavez convoked claiming he wanted to democratize the CTV.

52.   With its economy crumbling and sentiments for stronger ties with Russia rising, Belarus holds its first post-Soviet parliament election and a nationwide referendum Sunday.

53.   He said nationwide referendums on those measures could be held by the end of the year.

54.   In mid-October, Saleh sent a message of congratulations from hospital in Amman to President Saddam Hussein who won another seven years in power in a nationwide referendum.

55.   The draft will require a two thirds majority in parliament and the approval of a nationwide referendum.