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  • He would appear in parliament for the Tuesday night vote to approve last year's public accounts - "I want to look at those who want to betray me in the face" - then call a no-confidence vote.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed ERIC REGULY 2011

  • Berlusconi on Monday signaled that he was ready for a fight, telling the Libero newspaper that he would call a no-confidence vote himself.

    The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post Anthony Faiola 2011

  • In November 2010, the collapse of the gymnasium for gladiators prompted the opposition to call a no-confidence vote, accusing Berlusconi's government of chronically underfunding the preservation of Italy's cultural heritage.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

  • He would appear in parliament for the Tuesday night vote to approve last year's public accounts - "I want to look at those who want to betray me in the face" - then call a no-confidence vote.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed ERIC REGULY 2011

  • Thailand's prime minister survived a no-confidence vote in parliament, following a heated debate that provided a taste of the tone that can be expected during elections planned for later this year.

    What's News 2011

  • Although they remain confident, some Gray advisers acknowledge that a big no-confidence vote through write-in votes would be unsettling.

    DeMorning DeBonis: Nov. 1, 2010 Mike DeBonis 2010

  • Kan survived a no-confidence motion last week only after promising to step down in the near future, and pressure has been mounting for him to resign this month.

    Japanese PM Signals August Resignation as Likely Successor Emerges 2011

  • He then said Dung should face a no-confidence vote.

    World Watch 2010

  • Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament Saturday brought on by opposition lawmakers.

    Thai Prime Minister Survives No-Confidence Vote 2011

  • Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament Saturday brought on by opposition lawmakers.

    Thai Prime Minister Survives No-Confidence Vote 2011

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