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UN's Ban hails 'historic milestone' in Tunisia

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed Tunisia's adoption of a new constitution on Sunday, declaring it a "historic milestone" and a model for other countries seeking reform.

UN's Ban hails 'historic milestone' in Tunisia
Egypt constitution sails through vote but turnout key

Egyptian voters overwhelmingly backed a new constitution that paves the way for the army chief to run for president, early results showed Thursday, but turnout figures will provide a key measure of his popularity.

Egypt constitution sails through vote but turnout key
Egypt votes on constitution as violence highlights divide

Egyptians queued to vote amid tight security Tuesday in a referendum on a new constitution likely to launch a presidential bid by the army chief who overthrew Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt votes on constitution as violence highlights divide
Egypt votes on new charter as army chief eyes presidency

Egyptians vote for a new constitution Tuesday in a referendum seen as a test of support for a presidential bid by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, almost seven months after he toppled Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt votes on new charter as army chief eyes presidency
Facebook 'Like' button is free speech right: US court

Hitting the "Like" button on Facebook is an element of free speech protected by the US constitution, a federal court ruled, in a case closely watched by employment lawyers.

Facebook 'Like' button is free speech right: US court
The concert in front of the Palace of the Republic. Photo courtesy of misk.org.kz
Nonexistent rain prevents Beatles Songs Fest from happening in Almaty

The festival of famous Beatles songs in Almaty was been postponed allegedly due to weather conditions.

Nonexistent rain prevents Beatles Songs Fest from happening in Almaty
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Constitution a foundation of unity of state authorities: Nazarbayev

Nursultan Nazarbayev has addressed the participants of the international scientific-research conference timed to the Constitution Day.

Constitution a foundation of unity of state authorities: Nazarbayev
Almaty to hold Beatles Songs Fest on Constitution Day

The festive program dedicated to the Constitution Day is prepared for Almaty residents and guests.

Almaty to hold Beatles Songs Fest on Constitution Day
Tengrinews.kz file photo
Kazakhstan gets two days off for Constitution Day

Kazakhstan celebrates the Constitution Day on August 30 and will enjoy two days off for the holiday this year.

Kazakhstan gets two days off for Constitution Day
Crisis-weary Zimbabweans to vote on new constitution

Beleaguered Zimbabweans will on Saturday vote on a new constitution that would, for the first time, put a definite end date on Robert Mugabe's controversial rule.

Crisis-weary Zimbabweans to vote on new constitution
Deaf to critics, Orban changes Hungary's constitution

Hungary's parliament on Monday stoked concerns about creeping authoritarianism in the EU member state by altering the constitution for the fourth time since Prime Minister Viktor Orban won power in 2010.

Deaf to critics, Orban changes Hungary's constitution
Mexico moves to end telecom monopolies: government

Mexico's government introduced a draft constitutional reform Monday to end monopolies in telecoms industries that have built some of the country's biggest fortunes.

Mexico moves to end telecom monopolies: government
Japan PM says to change post-war constitution

Japan's hawkish Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told parliament Thursday that he intends to change the country's post-World War II constitution, lowering the bar for further amendments.

Japan PM says to change post-war constitution
Tensions loom as Tunisia marks its Arab Spring revolution

Tunisians marked the second anniversary on Monday of veteran dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's flight into exile in the first of the Arab Spring uprisings but insecurity and social tensions persist.

Tensions loom as Tunisia marks its Arab Spring revolution
Egypt adopts new constitution as opposition cries foul

Egypt's electoral commission confirmed on Tuesday that a controversial, Islamist-backed constitution was passed by 64 percent of voters, rejecting opposition allegations of polling fraud.

Egypt adopts new constitution as opposition cries foul
Egypt waits on referendum results; opposition cries fraud

Egypt on Monday was awaiting official results of a referendum on a new constitution reportedly backed by two-thirds of voters but which the opposition alleged was riddled with fraud.

Egypt waits on referendum results; opposition cries fraud
Egypt opposition to appeal vote passing new constitution

Egypt's opposition said on Sunday it will appeal a referendum seen as voting in a new constitution backed by ruling Islamists, and vowed to keep up a struggle that has spawned weeks of protests and instability.

Egypt opposition to appeal vote passing new constitution
Egyptians vote on controversial draft charter

Egyptians voted on Saturday in the final round of a referendum on a new constitution championed by President Mohamed Morsi and his Islamist allies against fierce protests from the secular-leaning opposition.

Egyptians vote on controversial draft charter
US shooting fuels bullet-proof backpack sales

On the heels of the deadly shooting tragedy in Connecticut, parents' anxiety is driving a surge in sales of bullet-proof backpacks, in the hope the armored bags can give their kids a safety edge.

US shooting fuels bullet-proof backpack sales
Divided Egypt votes on new constitution

Egyptians vote Saturday on a new constitution supported by the ruling Islamists but bitterly contested by a secular-leaning opposition that failed to scupper the referendum with mass protests.

Divided Egypt votes on new constitution