And he gave them the power to hold these suspects without trial.

VOA: special.2009.08.20

The government plans to hold Burma's first election in two decades next year, but the new constitution ensures the military stays in power.

VOA: standard.2009.11.05

Blake says the Obama administration held off on engaging India in a major way until the completion of elections in May that strengthened the hold on power by Prime Minister Singh's ruling Congress party.

VOA: standard.2009.07.17

But if the two parties fail to make an agreement, Mr.Clegg could side with Labor, giving the party that has led Britain for more than a decade a chance to hold on to power.

VOA: standard.2010.05.10