Libya's parliament ousted the country's new prime minister in a no-confidence vote on Sunday, the latest blow to hopes that political factions could agree on a government charged with restoring stability after last year's civil war.

Mustafa Abushagur was the first prime minister to be elected after the 2011 overthrow of dictator Moammar Gadhafi. He represented an offshoot of the country's oldest anti-Gadhafi opposition movement, and was considered a compromise candidate acceptable to both liberals and Islamists.

But his proposed Cabinet was struck down by a legislature representing dozens of divided tribes, towns, and regions across the country, many of whom feel they are owed the spoils of victory over Gadhafi. He was forced to withdraw his first ministerial line-up under pressure and his second attempt to submit one resulted in his ouster.

In a short statement on Libya al-Wataniya TV after the vote, Abushagur said he respected the decision made by the General National Congress as part of Libya's democracy but warned of instability if it takes too long to elect his replacement.

"There should be quickness in the election of the prime minister and formation of the government so the country does not slip into a vacuum," he said.

He had 25 days from his Sep. 12 appointment by parliament to form a Cabinet and win the legislature's approval, but that deadline expired on Sunday. The Congress voted 125 to 44 in favor of removing him as prime minister, with 17 abstaining from voting. He had just put forth 10 names for key ministerial posts Sunday when the no-confidence vote was held.

Until a replacement can be elected by the parliament, management of Libya's government is in the hands of the legislature.

The Congress will have to vote on a new prime minister in the coming weeks. The incoming leader will be responsible for rebuilding Libya's army and police force and removing major pockets of support for the former regime.

On Sunday, around 1,000 people protested in the capital Tripoli outside the congressional headquarters to demand that militias operating alongside the army end a partial siege of the town of Bani Walid, considered a major stronghold of former regime loyalists. They called for a peaceful solution to the standoff that has already sent families fleeing from the town in anticipation of a strike.

Perhaps the single greatest challenge facing any new Libyan leader is the proliferation of ex-rebel militias. One radical Islamist group has been linked to the attack last month on the U.S.-Consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi that killed the American ambassador and three others.

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Removed ... Mustafa Abushagur. Photo: Reuters

TRIPOLI: Libya's Parliament has passed a no-confidence vote in the new Prime Minister, removing him from his post in the latest blow to stability in the war-ravaged country.

Mustafa Abushagur was Libya's first elected Prime Minister after last year's overthrow of the dictator Muammar Gaddafi that ended eight months of civil war.

He had 25 days from his appointment to form a cabinet approved by Parliament, but that deadline expired on Sunday as legislators moved to unseat him.

The General National Congress voted 125 to 44 in favour of removing him as prime minister, with 19 abstaining.

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Until a replacement can be nominated, management of Libya's government is in the hands of the legislature.

Mr Abushagur represented an offshoot of the country's oldest anti-Gaddafi opposition movement and was considered a compromise candidate acceptable to both liberals and Islamists.

But he failed to produce a list of ministers that could win the approval of enough MPs.

After 40 years of Gaddafi's divide-and-rule tactics and the 2011 war, Libya's towns, tribes and regions are highly polarised. Many feel entitled to high government positions because of their losses in the war against Gaddafi and are wary of any power wielded by their rivals.

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Libya's parliament has passed a no-confidence vote in the new prime minister, removing him from his post, in the latest blow to stability in the war-ravaged country.

Mustafa Abushagur was Libya's first elected prime minister after last year's overthrow of dictator Muammar Gaddafi that ended eight months of civil war.

He had 25 days from his appointment to form a cabinet approved by parliament, but that deadline expired on Sunday as legislators moved to unseat him. The General National Congress voted 125 to 44 in favour of removing him as prime minister, with 19 abstaining.

Until a replacement can be nominated, management of Libya's government is in the hands of the legislature.

Abushagur represented an offshoot of the country's oldest anti-Gaddafi opposition movement, and was considered a compromise candidate acceptable to both liberals and Islamists.

But he failed to produce a list of ministers that could win the approval of enough legislators. After 40 years of Gaddafi's divide-and-rule tactics and the 2011 war, Libya's towns, tribes and regions are highly polarised. Many feel entitled to high government positions because of their losses in the war against Gaddafi, and are wary of any power wielded by their rivals.

In an indication of the charged atmosphere, Abushagur withdrew his line-up for government after the parliamentary chamber was stormed on Thursday by protesters from the city of Zawiya - one of several cities that took the brunt of Gaddafi's attacks during the war - demanding representation. Lawmakers left the General National Congress floor, saying they would not vote under pressure.

Before the vote of no-confidence, Abushagur said he was aiming to create a government of national unity that did not appoint minister according to "quotas".

"The government I proposed is not perfect and was marred by some mistakes, so I changed it for the purpose of national unity," he said.

He had submitted 10 names for key posts for parliament's approval, saying the remaining 19 posts would be managed by his proposed deputy prime minister. But congress instead voted to remove him.

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Scores of angry Libyans have stormed the country's parliament building to protest a cabinet line-up proposed by prime minister-elect Mustafa Abu Shagur, reported local media.

Reports from Tripoli late on Thursday indicated that Abu Shagur withdrew his cabinet line-up, which is mainly made up of technocrats.

Congress leader Mohammed Magarief said the list had not been approved by Congress and that Abu Shagur should present a new one by Sunday.

Earlier, protesters, who came mainly from areas not represented in the new government, stormed the parliament building in Tripoli while the National Congress was holding a session on the proposed cabinet, media reports said.

Abu Shagur on Wednesday announced and presented the line-up to the assembly for approval.

The protesters demanded the National Congress reject the proposed government and pick a replacement for Abu Shagur, a source inside the assembly told the independent news agency Solidarity Press.

"The president of the Congress talked with the protesters and promised to look into their demand," added the source.

The protesters said they came from areas that had joined the armed revolt that eventually toppled the regime of Muammar Gaddafi last year, and as such should be represented in the new government.

The protests occurred as some legislators expressed disdain for the cabinet.

"Although most of the Congress' members are not satisfied with the proposed names, (Congress) will not bow to any blackmailing or pressure," the spokesman for the assembly, Omar Humaydan, told reporters in Tripoli.

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Scores of angry Libyans have stormed the country's parliament building to protest a cabinet line-up proposed by prime minister-elect Mustafa Abu Shagur, reported local media.

Reports from Tripoli late on Thursday indicated that Abu Shagur withdrew his cabinet line-up, which is mainly made up of technocrats.

Congress leader Mohammed Magarief said the list had not been approved by Congress and that Abu Shagur should present a new one by Sunday.

Earlier, protesters, who came mainly from areas not represented in the new government, stormed the parliament building in Tripoli while the National Congress was holding a session on the proposed cabinet, media reports said.

Abu Shagur on Wednesday announced and presented the line-up to the assembly for approval.

The protesters demanded the National Congress reject the proposed government and pick a replacement for Abu Shagur, a source inside the assembly told the independent news agency Solidarity Press.

"The president of the Congress talked with the protesters and promised to look into their demand," added the source.

The protesters said they came from areas that had joined the armed revolt that eventually toppled the regime of Muammar Gaddafi last year, and as such should be represented in the new government.

The protests occurred as some legislators expressed disdain for the cabinet.

"Although most of the Congress' members are not satisfied with the proposed names, (Congress) will not bow to any blackmailing or pressure," the spokesman for the assembly, Omar Humaydan, told reporters in Tripoli.

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New Delhi, Jul 2 : Delhi Cabinet today decided to permit implementation of cluster buses under cluster No 6,7,8 and 9 to take number of such vehicles plying under DTC routes to 3,000.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Speaking to the mediapersons after the Cabinet meeting, Ms Dikshit said her government has been striving hard to augment fleet of city transport in the city.

"As a replacement to the Blue Line bus services, the Transport Department introduced the cluster bus services. The agreements in respect of 5 out of the 17 identified clusters have already been signed. The buses under 4 and 5 clusters are operating partially," she said.

The Cabinet has now given its green signal for implementation of cluster buses under clusters 6, 7, 8 and 9, Ms Dikshit said.

"At present, 247 clusters buses are plying on the road. With implementation of clusters buses under 4 new clusters, the number of cluster buses will go up to 3000. In addition to this the DTC has been plying 5775 buses," she said. (UNI)

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Bangalore, Jun 27 : A section of the legislators, including Ministers, who are supporting Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda in the crisis-ridden BJP in Karnataka today threatened that they would pull down the government if Mr Gowda is replaced.

The B S Yeddyurappa camp has been pressing hard for a change in leadership and seeking replacement of Mr Gowda with pro-Yeddyurappa camper and Minister for Rural Development Jagdish Shettar.

Speaking to reporters at Gokak in North Karnataka today, Minister for Municipal Administration Balachandra Jarkiholi said majority of the legislators were opposed to the demand by the Yeddyurappa camp, and if the central leadership succumbs to pressure, the legislators opposed to the former Chief Minister will 'pull down' the government.

'We do not agree with this proposal. Mr Gowda has the support of majority of legislators. We will not keep quiet if any attempt is made to effect a change in the leadership ,' the minister, who is opposed to the Yeddyurappa camp said.

He said Mr Gowda, who was free from any controversy, had been doing a good job and his group would impress upon the central leadership in this matter.

According to party sources, the pro-Yeddyurappa camp has given an 'ultimatum' to the central leaders to replace Mr Gowda by June 30. Otherwise, eight minister in this camp have threatened to quit Mr Gowda's cabinet. The camp followers have claimed that there would be a leadership change by the end of June. (UNI)

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Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio Gil delos Reyes. PHOTO FROM GOV.PH

Rumors of a cabinet revamp are swirling around Malacaang but presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda indicated he was not aware of any immediate changes in the works.

There was rife speculation the other week that Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio de los Reyes was on the way. Now, there is supposedly a statement from some lawmakers to remove those Cabinet ministers who have been bypassed thrice by the Commission on Appointments.

Among the Cabinet secretaries who have yet to be confirmed by the CA are Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Soliman, Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Environment Secretary Ramon Paje.

[President Aquino] believes that these people, the Cabinet secretaries that he has appointed to those departments are capable. These people enjoy his trust and confidence, Lacierda said.

The President believes that while they have not been rejected, it is important that they continue to deliver the services which they were tasked to do. So thats his position as far as I remember speaking to him about this issue, Lacierda added.

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The latest round of political rumors come with well-timed reminders that Mr. Aquino, when he was still a senator in 2007, had filed a bill (SB 1719) that would stop the executive department from reappointing someone who has been rejected by the legislative CA three times.

The issue at that time was then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyos repeated reappointment of some Cabinet members who had been repeatedly bypassed by the CA.

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Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012 12:23 PM UTC The GOP has no Obamacare replacement; AG targets dark money; incumbents survive; and other top Tuesday stories By Alex Seitz-Wald FILE - This June 20, 2012, file photo shows a view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. Saving its biggest case for last, the Supreme Court is expected to announce its verdict Thursday, June 28, 2012, on President Barack Obamas health care law. The outcome is likely to be a factor in the presidential campaign and help define John Roberts legacy as chief justice. But the courts ruling almost certainly will not be the last word on Americas tangled efforts to address health care woes. The problems of high medical costs, widespread waste and tens of millions of people without insurance will require Congress and the president to keep looking for answers, whether or not the Affordable Care Act passes the test of constitutionality. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) (Credit: AP)

The GOPs Obamacare replacement plan: Nada:If the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Acttomorrow, House Republicanshave nothing prepared to replace it with. The GOP wont rush to pass anything in its place, Politico reports, and will instead let legislation slowly wind its way through committees and get debated, dissected and amended. This go-slow approach is a shift from where the party was a few weeks ago. Earlier this month, top GOP officials were privately deliberating what legislation they would push to fill the gap caused by a full strike-down of Obamas healthcare law. Corralling lawmakers behind hefty legislative proposals in an election year would also be a tough task.

Democrats, meanwhile, are a bit farther along. We have differentproposed draftsfor different contingencies, saidSenatorTom Harkin, the chairman of the HealthCommittee.

AG goes after big political spenders: New YorkAttorney GeneralEric T. Schneiderman, who has become a bit of a progressive hero for his tough action against banks, has begun investigating contributions to tax-exempt groups that are heavily involved in political campaigns, focusing on a case involving theU.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has been one of the largest outside groups seeking to influence recent elections but is not required to disclose its donors. The New York Times reports: Mr. Schneiderman issued a wide-ranging subpoena on Tuesday to executives at a foundation affiliated with the chamber, seeking e-mails, bank records and other documents to determine whether the foundation illegally funneled $18 million to the chamber for political and lobbying activities, according to people with knowledge of the investigation.

Justices health struggles could influence thinking: The HillsElise Viebeck notes that the personal medical histories of the Supreme Courts nine justices may influence their thinking on the Affordable Care Act. While much of their medical record is private, some emergencies, such as Cheif Justice John Roberts seizure in 2007, have been reported in the press. Justices live in society and are no doubt affected by their own life experiences, said George Washington University Professor Paul Wahlbeck. Their [healthcare experiences] might actually feed into their policy preferences on what is good law and what is good public policy. That could, in turn, shape their judicial views.

Freedom-lover Rand Paul hates DC freedom:Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul talks a big game on the importance of states rights and liberty, but he thwarted an effort to give the 600,000disenfranchisedresidents of the District of Columbia a modicum of self-control yesterday. Washington, DC currently doesnt fully control its own budget, andPaul killed a bill designed to do just thatby attaching a slew of unrelated amendments on gun control, abortion and labor unions. DC mayor Vincent Gray called on fellow Democrats to pull support from the measure, saying, Senator Pauls proposed amendments are an insult to the people of our city. Paul explained his motivations:We dont have [control] over the states, but we do for D.C.

Incumbents okay: Sen. Orrin Hatch, a Republican from Utah, survived his Republican primary last night against one of the toughestchallengershes faced in more than three decades in theSenate. Tea Party groups and super PACs had spent heavily to defeat Hatch.

Meanwhile, in New York City, embattledDemocraticRep.Charles Rangelfended off four challengersto win a nomination (and thus likely a general election win) for a 22nd term in Congress. Rangel was censured in 2010 after the House Ethics Committee found him guilty of 11 counts of ethical violations, including failure to pay taxes, improper solicitation of donations and failure to report his personal income accurately.

Topics: Arizona, Election 2012, Immigration, Jan Brewer

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer accused President Obama of wanting undocumented immigrants to illegally vote for him in a radio interview yesterday. Speaking with550-KFYI, Brewer slammed the Obama administrations decision to cut the state out of a federal immigration programon the same day the Supreme Court upheld a key provision of Arizonas landmark immigration law.

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Athens (dpa) - Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was to hold a meeting with the two junior partners of his coalition government Tuesday to discuss a suitable replacement for the countrys finance minister, just days after the cabinet was formed.

Vasilis Rapanos, the chairman of the National Bank of Greece, had been named finance minister last week following the creation of a coalition government, comprised of conservative New Democracy, socialist PASOK and the small Democratic Left party.

The veteran banker resigned for health reasons on Monday, three days after being rushed to the hospital after complaining of stomach pains and dizziness.

The prime minister accepted Rapanos resignation hours after himself being discharged from another hospital following an operation to repair a detached retina over the weekend. Doctors have advised him to rest and not to travel to a European Union summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.

As Rapanos had not yet been sworn in, outgoing Finance Minister Giorgos Zanias, a key negotiator for Greeces international bailout, still holds the post.

Zanias is to accompany President Karolos Papoulias to the EU leaders summit.

The unforeseen developments have forced inspectors from the European Union and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to postpone a visit to Athens which was scheduled for the start of the week.

Samaras government is looking to revise some of Greeces bailout conditions with its creditors, including the reversal of decisions to fire thousands of public sector workers and raise taxes. dpa cp hm Author: Christine Pirovolakis

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