Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit (C) sits flanked by deputy Prime Minister Devlet Bahceli (L) of far-right Nationalist Action Party and State Minister Husamettin Ozkan (R) as they raise their hands to vote during a debate in parliament in Ankara March 29. Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit suffered a severe setback on Wednesday when parliament appeared to turn against legislation he sees as important to political stability as well as allowing President Demirel to serve a second term. In the background is State Minister Hasan Gemici.

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