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Egypt adopts new constitution as opposition cries foul
Dec 25, 2012 20:56 EST
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 constitution with 64% of votes
Dec 25, 2012 16:59 EST
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.
Northern Mali occupation choking economy in Bamako
Dec 25, 2012 14:41 EST
The occupation of northern Mali by Islamists has hammered the economy in Bamako, the southern capital, where foreigners are pulling out and unemployment and prices are climbing higher.
Officials confirm 64% of Egypt voters backed new charter
Dec 25, 2012 14:14 EST
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.
Official results of divisive Egypt vote due Tuesday
Dec 25, 2012 05:06 EST
Authorities in Egypt are to release official results on Tuesday of a constitutional referendum that the ruling Islamists say they have already won, but which the opposition alleges was marred by fraud.
Credit downgrade, poll challenge add to Egypt crisis
Dec 24, 2012 16:34 EST
A credit rating downgrade Monday and an opposition challenge to a constitutional referendum which the ruling Islamists say they won added to Egypt's political crisis and piled pressure on President Mohamed Morsi.
S&P downgrades Egypt credit rating on 'elevated' tensions
Dec 24, 2012 09:37 EST
Rating agency Standard and Poor's on Monday downgraded Egypt's long-term credit rating because of "elevated" tensions over its political crisis, and warned it could be lowered further.
Egypt awaits referendum results
Dec 24, 2012 08:02 EST
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.
Japan's new China envoy urges stronger economic ties
Dec 24, 2012 03:56 EST
Japan's new envoy to China urged stronger economic ties with Beijing in an interview broadcast Monday, after the incoming premier pledged to mend bilateral ties strained by a bitter territorial row.
Japan's new China envoy urges stronger economic ties
Dec 23, 2012 23:19 EST
Japan's new envoy to China urged stronger economic ties with Beijing in an interview broadcast on Monday, after the incoming premier pledged to mend bilateral ties strained by a bitter territorial row.
Egypt constitution no remedy for economic woes
Dec 23, 2012 11:05 EST
The adoption of a divisive new constitution in Egypt looks unlikely to solve growing problems for the nation's economy, which has been limping along ever since the 2011 revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak.
Mexico catches up as Brazil boom falters
Dec 23, 2012 08:14 EST
2012 has been a study in contrasts as far as Latin America's two biggest economies, Brazil and Mexico, are concerned.
Athens to crack down on tax evaders
Dec 22, 2012 14:30 EST
Greek prosecutors will investigate some 2,000 holders of HSBC bank accounts in Switzerland for suspected tax evasion, state broadcaster Net said Saturday.
Egyptians vote on controversial draft charter
Dec 22, 2012 01:47 EST
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.
Egypt holds final vote on divisive charter
Dec 21, 2012 21:07 EST
Egyptians vote on Saturday in the final round of a referendum on an Islamist-backed constitution that has fuelled weeks of sometimes bloody protests in the divided country but is likely to be approved.
IMF: French growth weak, will miss 2013 3% deficit target
Dec 21, 2012 17:50 EST
The IMF said Friday that France's growth outlook "remains fragile" and warned that it would probably miss its target of reducing its public deficit to three percent next year.
Clashes on eve of Egypt referendum
Dec 21, 2012 14:20 EST
Clashes between rival demonstrators erupted on Friday in Egypt's second city Alexandria, on the eve of the final round of a referendum on a divisive new constitution pushed by Islamists.
Bailout candidate Cyprus rules out debt haircut
Dec 21, 2012 08:47 EST
Bailout candidate Cyprus on Friday ruled out any "haircut" on its debt in order to help pave the way for much needed financial aid.
Rivals campaign on eve of Egypt referendum
Dec 21, 2012 04:57 EST
Last-minute campaigning was taking place in Egypt on Friday ahead of the final round of a referendum on a new, Islamist-backed constitution that has plunged the country into crisis.
S&P cuts Cyprus rating to CCC+
Dec 20, 2012 22:21 EST
Standard and Poor's slashed Cyprus' credit rating Thursday by two notches to CCC+, saying the eurozone member was facing increasing financial pressure, with bailout negotiations still unfinished.
