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Nearly two-thirds of voters in an Egyptian referendum have supported a proposed new constitution, the election commission has announced.

In all, 63.8% of voters cast Yes ballots in two stages, on 15 and 22 December. The commission announced the result live on state-run Nile News TV.

Parliamentary elections must now take place within two months.

Critics say the document, which has triggered mass protests, betrays the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak.

He was ousted from power in February 2011 after nearly 30 years of authoritarian rule.

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Syria rebels storm strategic border town.

Gulf Arabs decry Iran "interference", Syria killings.

Syria rebels kill military intelligence chief.

Pope decries slaughter of 'defenseless' Syrians.

Iran media report new cyberattack by Stuxnet worm. Iranian industrial sites hit by computer virus.

Israel to build 942 more homes in east Jerusalem.

Turkey lifts objection to Israel-NATO cooperation.

Group says Gaza Palestinians violated laws of war.

Gunmen in Yemen kill 2 army officers in capital; clashes elsewhere kill 3 troops, 11 tribesmen.

Iran set to unveil new domestic satellite.

Israel endorses first university in West Bank.

Baghdad Christians attend mass at attacked church.


Sony says China business has recovered, foresees growth.

China cracks down on child-trafficking gangs.

Kazakh military plane crashes, all 27 on board killed.

India clamps down on gang rape protests, PM appeals for calm.

Pakistan resume India cricket tour in Bangalore.

Top Philippine communist rebel arrested: army.

Taiwan and China move closer to peace accord?

Two die as passenger jet lands in Myanmar rice field.

What wealthy Chinese want for Christmas: a bike.


Darfur battle leaves rebels in rare 'control' over town.

12 killed in attacks on two churches in Nigeria.

Egypt approves new constitution drafted by Mursi allies. Egyptians fret over economy after rancorous vote on constitution.

CAR rebels seize central town, defying foreign troops.

Central Africa rebels and govt. edge closer to talks.

Ship crew held for 1,000 days rescued off coast of Yemen.

U.N. says South Sudan threatens its peacekeeping mission.

Mali: Poorer by the day.

Nelson Mandela looking much better, says Jacob Zuma after Christmas visit.


Pope's Christmas message focuses on Mideast, China.

Archbishop of Canterbury says Anglican church wounded, not dead.

Portugal to hold fire-sale of state assets.

Cold war: Bitter winter weather kills hundreds in eastern Europe, Russia.

Russian ruling party official shot dead in Caucasus.

Greece not doing enough against rich tax dodgers, say EU/IMF.

Car-bomb threat sparks megabrothel evacuation in Spain.

Catholic Church urges Irish to oppose abortion law.

Queen delivers 1st Christmas message in 3D. Queen's Christmas message hails Olympic stars.


Winter storms, tornado threats for Christmas in US.

Deportations of illegal immigrants in 2012 reach new US record.

Down to the fiscal cliff wire, with no solution in sight.

Poverty and fear of gangs drive young immigrants to U.S..

Officials push to postpone swearing-in of Chávez. Venezuelans debate missed Chavez inauguration.

2013 will be the year of final victory: Colombia defense minister.

George H.W. Bush, 88, spends Christmas in the hospital as he continues to struggle with cough and weakness.


US drone strikes kill Jordanian, Yemeni AQAP operatives.

U.S. Army to train Africa forces in anti-terror.

When U.S. drones kill civilians, Yemen’s government tries to conceal it.


U.S. businesses warn of 'coast wide port shutdown' as union strike looms, appeal for Obama intervention.

Mundie, one of Gates' successors, to retire from Microsoft.

Instagram hit with class action lawsuit.

Is this the new BlackBerry? Newly leaked images show what may be the next generation of the device - with the same keyboard design.