Sovereignty

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Sovereignty

The legal right of a state to govern its own affairs in its own territory without outside interference. Sovereignty may reside with an individual (such as a monarch, sometimes known as a sovereign), a body (such as a parliament) or with the populace as a whole. The notion of sovereignty is less clear in federal governments like the U.S. and Canada, as sovereignty is split between the national government and the regional governments. This is a matter of considerable controversy in some countries.
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In relevant remarks last month, Qassemi underlined the necessity for maintaining Iraq's territorial integrity and national sovereignty, and voiced opposition to any plans to disintegrate the Arab country.
Iran Reiterates Support for Regional States' Sovereignty against Terrorist, Rebel Groups
As for Poland, the European Commission has launched an unprecedented inquiry in response to recent legislation that, under the pretense of "protecting national sovereignty," concentrates more power in the government's hands.
Europe's dangerous nostalgia of nationalism
That is why a public debate that considers only two extreme scenarios -- imposed integration or absolute national sovereignty -- is misleading and dangerous.
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De Jesus said in a statement that Aquino is guilty of violating the Constitution for "his outright sellout of national sovereignty and patrimony through the EDCA.
Third impeachment complaint filed vs. Aquino
It is an intrusive approach that undermines national sovereignty.
DMK, CPI slam India's stand on UNHRC resolution on Lanka
While explaining India's position, Ambassador Dilip Sinha, the permanent representative to the UN, said, " It has been India's firm belief that adopting an intrusive approach that undermines national sovereignty and institutions is counterproductive.
India abstains from voting on UN's Lanka resolution
An effective union would also force a newly-independent Scotland to hand over some national sovereignty, he said in a speech outlining the potential risks and benefits of currency union.
Governor warns Scots over sharing the pound
In addition, Zebari held talks with Afghan defence minister Bismiallah Mohammedi, where both sides discussed views on US defence agreements with both countries, according to national interests and national sovereignty.
Iraq, Afghanistan reject external interference, statement
The treaty drew a 61-to-38 vote that fell five votes short of the needed two-thirds majority after skittish Republicans bought into a nonsensical attack by right-wing critics that it would undermine national sovereignty.
U.S. editorial excerpts
13:05 Udo Braendle: My approach is: It is possible to believe in universal human rights, but also in national sovereignty.
Focus: International intervention
November 28, 2012 (KHARTOUM) -- The government of North Darfur State voiced reservations over a security strategy that the United Nations-African Union Peacekeeping Mission in the region (UNAMID) aims to adopt in order to protect civilians in Sudan's western region, saying it undermines national sovereignty.
North Darfur authorities express reservations over UNAMID's new security strategy
Then we have Christofias, Kyprianou, Omirou and Lillikas getting stressed out because, as they say, our national sovereignty would be threatened if we allow our budget to be decided by the troika.
Beggars have no rights to sovereignty or dignity

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