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Egyptians go to polls on controversial constitutionThe proposed charter is largely supported by Islamist parties, while opposition groups accuse it of being a power grab for the Muslim Brotherhood.
Protesters in Egypt clash over draft constitution on eve of referendumAt least 19 people were reported injured in the violence in Alexandria, which broke out after an ultraconservative cleric urged worshippers to vote 'yes' and described the opposition as 'followers of infidels.'
Israeli Defense Minister Lieberman resigns after criminal chargeMr. Lieberman denies the charge and says he is resigning to clear his name. But his resignation may impact Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection chances.
Israeli minister charged with breach of trust, but evades more serious chargesForeign Minister Avigdor Lieberman will likely come under heavy pressure to resign after today's charges from the Israeli attorney general.聽
European court rules that terror suspect was abused while in CIA custodyThe European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor today of Khaled El-Masri, who was mistaken as a terrorism suspect in Macedonia in 2003 and handed over to the CIA for interrogation.
US: Syria fires Scud missiles at rebels in 'desperate' military escalationSpeaking on condition of anonymity, two officials said forces of President Bashar Assad have fired the missiles from the Damascus area into northern Syria.聽
Russia, NATO: Assad could lose Syria to rebelsOpposition fighters have seized large swaths of territory in northern聽Syria聽along the border with Turkey and appear to be expanding their control outside of Damascus.
North Korea rocket test shows long road to credible missilesExperts say Pyongyang is years from even having a shot at developing reliable missiles that could bombard distant targets, though it did gain attention and the outrage of world leaders with its first successful launch of a three-stage, long-range rocket.
Could Maduro, Ch谩vez's choice as successor, mend Venezuela's rifts?Nicolas Maduro, who Venezuelan President Hugo聽Ch谩vez has flagged as his desired successor, was formerly a union leader 鈥� an experience that suggests an inclination for dialogue with opponents. 聽
Russia: Assad is losing control of SyriaRussia is the Syrian government's most powerful international ally. Its declaration that President Bashar al-Assad is losing control of Syria is a major blow to the regime.聽
Opening of upscale hotels marks turning point in Haiti's reconstructionSeveral hotels are scheduled to open or begin construction over the next few months in Haiti, raising expectations of the country's recovery from the devastating 2010 earthquake.聽
US hesitates to forcefully condemn North Korean rocket launchThe Obama administration has made it clear the US will not tolerate聽Iran or Syria's acquisition of nuclear weapons, but North Korea's missile program is a tricker situation diplomatically.
Sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar bridged India and the WestLabeled 'the godfather of world music' by Beatle George Harrison, Ravi Shankar helped millions of Westerners 鈥� classical, jazz, and rock lovers 鈥� discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
Why Amsterdam is banning marijuana use in schoolsThe Dutch are getting tough on smoking pot: On Jan. 1, weed-smoking will be banned from schools and playgrounds in Amsterdam. Marijuana usage rates are lower in the Netherlands than in France, Britain, or the United States.
Opposition pushes 'no' vote on Egyptian referendum as 'unity' talks postponedEgypt's Army postponed 'unity' talks moments after the opposition coalition agreed to meet. The talks had raised hopes of an end to street protests and deadly violence.
Nurse left suicide note, Aussie radio sets up $525,000 fundNurse left suicide note: Jacintha Saldanha, a hospital nurse, left a suicide note, report British media. Will the note clear the Australian DJs of responsibility for her death or reinforce public opinion?
Syrian opposition receives U.S. recognitionIn an effort to isolate the Assad regime, U.S. President Barack Obama announced that the Syrian opposition coalition is now inclusive enough to warrant formal recognition as being representative of the Syrian people. This status could qualify the group for further U.S. assistance moving forward.聽
Defiant North Korean rocket launch gives Kim Jong-un a boostOne year into his role as North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un made a statement by launching a rocket on Wednesday. Experts suggest the launch was intended to honor the current leader's father who died last year.聽
North Korea ignores international opposition, launches rocketDespite U.N. sanctions and international warnings, North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Wednesday. Most analysts agree the move was intended to bolster national support for聽Kim Jong-un.
Jihadist-backed Syrian rebels seize military baseThe base's capture comes just days after the US blacklisted the Jabhat al-Nusra militia, members of whom were involved in the operation, as a terrorist organization.
