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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.
16 December 2012
Egypt braces for rival protests on referendum
Egypt is bracing for rival protests in Cairo on Tuesday over a bitterly divisive referendum on a new constitution, prompting President Mohamed Morsi to order the army to help "preserve security".
11 December 2012
Egypt opposition debates Morsi concession
Egypt's main opposition parties were to meet late Sunday to decide whether to keep up street protests against President Mohamed Morsi after the Islamist leader made a key concession in the crisis dividing the nation.
10 December 2012
Calm in Cairo after night of protest against Egypt's Morsi
The streets of Cairo were calm early Saturday after a huge but peaceful protest overnight against President Mohamed Morsi, who has greatly expanded his powers and is pushing for disputed constitutional reform.
09 December 2012
Egypt's Morsi defies protesters, pushes on with referendum
Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Morsi has defied calls to curb his sweeping powers or suspend proposed changes to the constitution.
07 December 2012
Sun rises over Egypt protesters after palace siege
Hundreds of protesters woke up Wednesday in front of the presidential palace, the new focus of protests against President Mohamed Morsi, as an already-polarised Egypt slipped deeper into crisis.
06 December 2012
Egypt protesters encircle presidential palace
Tens of thousands of Egyptian demonstrators encircled the presidential palace Tuesday after riot police failed to keep them at bay with tear gas, in a growing crisis over President Mohamed Morsi's decree widening his powers.
05 December 2012
Egypt top court begins strike as anger mounts
Egypt's top judges began an open-ended strike on Monday as anger mounted over a power grab by President Mohamed Morsi and a new constitution drafted by an Islamist-leaning council.
04 December 2012
Egypt rushes out new charter amid turmoil over Morsi powers
A divisive panel boycotted by liberals and Christians was set Thursday to vote on a draft new Egyptian constitution, amid mounting protests over President Mohamed Morsi's assumption of sweeping powers.
30 November 2012
From pot to gay marriage, US voters have lots to decide
From legalizing pot and gay marriage to wiping outdated segregation laws off Alabama's state constitution, US voters have a lot more to decide next month than simply picking the next president.
25 October 2012
Zimbabwe vote body seeks $104 mn for referendum
Cash-strapped Zimbabwe's electoral commission needs $104 million to organise a referendum on a new constitution that would pave way for a vote on a successor to the country's shaky coalition government.
04 October 2012
Kazakhstan is celebrating Constitution Day
Kazakhstan is celebrating the Constitution Day this Thursday, August 30.
30 August 2012
Kazakhstan residents have 1 day off on Constitution Day
Kazakhstan residents will have only one day off on August 30 to celebrate the Constitution Day.
25 August 2012
Libya heads to polls after decades of dictatorship
Libyans vote on Saturday for a constituent assembly, the first body elected since the ouster of dictator Moamer Kadhafi, tasked with steering the country through its critical transition.
04 July 2012
Kazakhstan is considering U.S. practice on apprehension of suspected terrorists
Igor Rogov has inquired about the possibility of adopting the practice on apprehension of suspected terrorists for over 72 hours without court sanctions in Kazakhstan.
30 March 2012
Moinak hydro-electric power station to reduce energy deficit in Southern Kazakhstan
Moinak hydro-electric power station is the largest energy project during Kazakhstan's Independence years.
24 January 2012
Kazakhstan’s General Prosecutor’s office speaks about provocations during elections
On January 15 the prosecutor’s office received 536 requests, 63 of them referred to violations at the elections to the parliament's Majilis, and 472 – at elections to Maslikhats.
19 January 2012
No voting in Zhanaozen on January 15
There will be no voting at elections on January 15 in Zhanaozen: Constitutional Council.
06 January 2012
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