His plans for an interim government have been rejected by a coalition of political parties,trade unions, and civil society groups.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

The Brazilian leader said he told Mr.Zelaya not to give the interim government a pretext to resort to violence in the standoff.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

Interim President Rose Francine Rogombe said the vote is the start of the transition to a new government.

VOA: standard.2009.08.30

This would not come about for some time, however, and in the interim a higher gasoline tax should be accompanied by some form of rebate or tax relief for those of limited means whom it would injure most.

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It is seen as a interim move before a referendum is held to include the recognition in the constitution.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron told Mr. Obama in a Wednesday phone conversation the mission in Afghanistan "would not miss a beat" during the interim, a Cameron spokesman said.

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