Egypt's constitution seen passing in referendum

Egypt's constitution seen passing in referendum


Egypt's constitution seen passing in referendum

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 11:14 PM PST

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians voted on a constitution drafted by Islamists on Saturday in a second round of balloting expected to approve the charter that opponents say will create deeper turmoil in Egypt.

Plight of teen prompts education debate, protest in China

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 11:07 PM PST

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - As the end of middle school approached this year, Zhan Haite, 15, faced two choices: attend vocational school in Shanghai in the fall or move to her ancestral home in distant Jiangxi province to take the high school entrance exam and study there.

Pakistan mob burns man accused of desecrating Koran alive

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:56 PM PST

HYDERABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - A mob broke into a Pakistani police station and burnt a man accused of desecrating the Koran alive, police said Saturday, in the latest violence focusing attention on the country's blasphemy laws.

Britain's Thatcher in hospital after surgery

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:56 PM PST

UK's first female prime minister, the 87-year-old "Iron Lady" who served from 1979 to 1990, recovers from operation.

Iran defense minister says NATO missiles harm Turkey security

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:10 PM PST

A damaged tank is seen at the Free Syrian Army controlled infantry college in the country side in AleppoDUBAI (Reuters) - The installation of Patriot anti-missile batteries sent by NATO members to bolster Turkey's defenses against a possible missile attack from Syria will only harm Turkey's security, Iran's defense minister was quoted as saying on Saturday. NATO approved Turkey's request for the air defense system earlier this month, in a move meant to calm Ankara's fears of being hit by Syrian missiles. Iran has strongly supported its Arab ally President Bashar al-Assad of Syria as he attempts to suppress a 21-month-old uprising against his rule. ...


Iran defense minister says NATO missiles harm Turkey security

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:10 PM PST

DUBAI (Reuters) - The installation of Patriot anti-missile batteries sent by NATO members to bolster Turkey's defenses against a possible missile attack from Syria will only harm Turkey's security, Iran's defense minister was quoted as saying on Saturday.

Polling stations open in final Egypt constitution vote

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:22 PM PST

CAIRO (Reuters) - Polling stations opened in Egypt on Saturday in the second and final round of a referendum on a new constitution that was drafted by an assembly dominated by Islamists and which the opposition says is polarizing the nation.

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

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:06 PM PST

WORCESTER, Mass./PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) - Diego Canil Ordonez was just 16 years old when he realized he needed to get out of Guatemala after gang members arrived at the store where he worked to shake down his boss for money.

Why Ackman Is Right on Herbalife

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 05:31 PM PST

No more Herbalife (HLF) for me. Two days ago, I posted a premature defense of the company in advance of Bill Ackman's presentation. I've had a chance to review that presentation now. And I'll be looking to sell the stock out of family portfolios I manage, because Ackman brought the goods [...]

A Brief Look At 'Telepath Tactics' A Turn-Based Fantasy Combat Game On Kickstarter

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 05:17 PM PST

Telepath Tactics has one week left on Kickstarter. Check out the free demo.

Polling stations open in final Egypt constitution vote

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:22 PM PST

CAIRO (Reuters) - Polling stations opened in Egypt on Saturday in the second and final round of a referendum on a new constitution that was drafted by an assembly dominated by Islamists and which the opposition says is polarizing the nation. After a first round vote last week which unofficial results showed as giving 57 percent approval for the constitution, polls opened again at 8 a.m. (0600 GMT) for the last stage of voting in areas analysts expected would give another "yes" vote. ...

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

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:06 PM PST

WORCESTER, Mass./PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) - Diego Canil Ordonez was just 16 years old when he realized he needed to get out of Guatemala after gang members arrived at the store where he worked to shake down his boss for money. His boss didn't show up for work the next day, but the gang members did. They demanded cash from Canil Ordonez, who had seen his job at the store as a step up after spending years shining shoes to support his family, starting at age 9. ...

Egyptians vote on disputed constitution

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:12 PM PST

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptians are voting in the second and final phase of a referendum on an Islamist-backed constitution that has divided their nation.

Syrian rebels say will target Aleppo airport

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 08:44 PM PST

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian rebels warned on Friday they will target the international airport of the northern city of Aleppo after firing at an airliner preparing to take off, the first direct attack on civilian a flight in the 21-month-old revolt.

New Astronauts Arrive On International Space Station

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 03:56 PM PST

Three new crewmembers have joined the International Space Station.

Ex-U.S. Marine jailed in Mexico wins back his freedom

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 07:39 PM PST

MIAMI (Reuters) - A former U.S. Marine jailed in a notoriously violent part of northern Mexico was released on Friday after being held prisoner four months for possessing a shotgun that was a family heirloom, according to a member of the U.S. Congress. After speaking with the family of Jon Hammar, U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida said she was able to confirm the 27-year-old man had been released "and is back safely in the United States. ...

VIDEO: Looting spreads to Buenos Aires

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 08:28 PM PST

Argentine police have clashed with hundreds of people trying to loot a supermarket near Buenos Aires.

Iraq confirms arrest of minister’s bodyguards

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 08:26 PM PST

BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities said Friday that they have arrested 10 bodyguards of the country's Sunni finance minister in a terrorism-related sweep, the first official confirmation in a case that is inflaming the nation's simmering political and sectarian tensions.

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Kaggle Offers Free Competitions For Data-Driven Startups

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 03:23 PM PST

Data competition company Kaggle is offering startups free learning competitions.

'Hotline Miami' First Impressions: Lo-Fi Ultraviolence, 8-bit Bloody (PC)

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 03:12 PM PST

Hotline Miami is old school and ultraviolent. It's also probably the weirdest game of 2012.

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