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Democracy Comes to Bhutan

Tiny kingdom peacefully shifts to constitutional monarchy

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 24, 2008 12:41 PM CDT

(Newser) – The people of Bhutan went to the polls for the first time today, ending a century of absolute monarchy. Some voters were uneasy about the transition, AFP reports. “We are very happy,” said one. But “sometimes we worry because it’s a... Read full story »

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