Egypt 'narrowly backs' charter in first round

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• Egypt 'narrowly backs' charter in first round
• Absent Chavez dominates Venezuelan state elections
• Rocket still centerpiece as NKoreans mourn Kim
• Absent Chavez dominates Venezuelan state elections
• Egyptians narrowly back Islamist-shaped constitution, say rival camps
• Egyptians narrowly back Islamist-shaped constitution, say rival camps
• Venezuela's Chavez has "full intellectual capacity" after surgery
• Egypt's referendum a vote on Morsi as well as the constitution (+video)
• VIDEO: Voting begins in Japan election
• Conservative party favored as Japanese vote
• Nigerian governor, ex-security head die in air crash
• Venezuela's Chavez has "full intellectual capacity" after surgery
• Japan votes in election seen returning LDP to power
• Nigerian governor, ex-security head die in air crash
• Nigerian governor killed in helicopter crash
• Hungary government, central bank in "alliance" from 2013
• Japan votes in election seen returning LDP to power
• Conservative party favored as Japan voting begins
• Chuck Hagel, John Kerry share similarities as expected Obama Cabinet nominees
• Hillary Clinton gets concussion after fainting

Egypt 'narrowly backs' charter in first round Posted: 15 Dec 2012 10:54 PM PST Both political camps say supporters of draft constitution hold slim advantage heading into second round of voting.

Absent Chavez dominates Venezuelan state elections Posted: 15 Dec 2012 10:12 PM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelans vote on Sunday in state elections that will define the future of opposition leader Henrique Capriles and test political forces ahead of a possible new presidential vote if Hugo Chavez is incapacitated by cancer. The vote for 23 state governorships, of which the opposition controls seven, has been overshadowed by the president's battle to recover from cancer surgery in Cuba. Yet it will have major implications for the unfolding political drama in the South American OPEC nation with the world's largest oil reserves. ...

Rocket still centerpiece as NKoreans mourn Kim Posted: 15 Dec 2012 10:34 PM PST North Korea's top leadership is calling the successful launch of a satellite proof that Kim Jong Un has the strength to lead the country one year after his father's death.

Absent Chavez dominates Venezuelan state elections Posted: 15 Dec 2012 10:12 PM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelans vote on Sunday in state elections that will define the future of opposition leader Henrique Capriles and test political forces ahead of a possible new presidential vote if Hugo Chavez is incapacitated by cancer.

Egyptians narrowly back Islamist-shaped constitution, say rival camps Posted: 15 Dec 2012 08:59 PM PST CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians voted narrowly in favor of a constitution shaped by Islamists and which opponents said was a recipe for deepening divisions in the nation, officials in rival camps said on Sunday after the first round of a two-stage referendum. The result based on unofficial tallies, if confirmed for this round and repeated in Saturday's second stage, may give Islamist President Mohamed Mursi limited cause for celebration as it shows the wide rift in Egypt at a time when he needs to build consensus on tough measures to heal a fragile economy. ...

Egyptians narrowly back Islamist-shaped constitution, say rival camps Posted: 15 Dec 2012 08:59 PM PST CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians voted narrowly in favor of a constitution shaped by Islamists and which opponents said was a recipe for deepening divisions in the nation, officials in rival camps said on Sunday after the first round of a two-stage referendum.

Venezuela's Chavez has "full intellectual capacity" after surgery Posted: 15 Dec 2012 04:53 PM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has recovered "full intellectual capacity" after a six-hour cancer operation in Cuba this week, an official said on Saturday, but offered few details on the socialist firebrand's physical condition. Chavez's health weakened sharply after his October re-election, casting doubt on the future of his "21st century socialism," which has won broad popular support but also infuriated adversaries who call him an aspiring dictator. ...

Egypt's referendum a vote on Morsi as well as the constitution (+video) Posted: 15 Dec 2012 10:28 AM PST Egyptians made yet another trip to the polls today to vote on a controversial constitution that has deeply polarized the nation, as the opposition warned of fraud.

VIDEO: Voting begins in Japan election Posted: 15 Dec 2012 06:14 PM PST Voting has begun in the Japanese general election where the Liberal Democratic party appears to be heading for victory after three years in opposition.

Conservative party favored as Japanese vote Posted: 15 Dec 2012 08:48 PM PST Japanese were voting Sunday in parliamentary elections that were expected to put the once-dominant conservatives back in power after a three-year break — and bring in a more nationalistic government amid tensions with big neighbor China.

Nigerian governor, ex-security head die in air crash Posted: 15 Dec 2012 04:49 PM PST YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - The governor of Nigeria's volatile Kaduna state and a former national security adviser were among six killed when a helicopter crashed in the southerly oil-producing Bayelsa state on Saturday, officials said.

Venezuela's Chavez has "full intellectual capacity" after surgery Posted: 15 Dec 2012 04:53 PM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has recovered "full intellectual capacity" after a six-hour cancer operation in Cuba this week, an official said on Saturday, but offered few details on the socialist firebrand's physical condition.

Japan votes in election seen returning LDP to power Posted: 15 Dec 2012 10:39 PM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese voters streamed into polls across the country on Sunday in an election expected to return the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to power after a three-year hiatus, giving ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a chance to push his hawkish security agenda and radical economic recipe. Polls opened at 7 a.m. (2200 GMT) and will close at 8 p.m. (1100 GMT), when major TV broadcasters will issue exit polls forecasting results. ...

Nigerian governor, ex-security head die in air crash Posted: 15 Dec 2012 04:49 PM PST YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - The governor of Nigeria's volatile Kaduna state and a former national security adviser were among six killed when a helicopter crashed in the southerly oil-producing Bayelsa state on Saturday, officials said. The helicopter wobbled in the sky before nose-diving into a forest in Ogbia Creek at around 3:30 p.m. (0930 ET), a local resident who witnessed the crash told Reuters. "By the time we got to the scene it was in flames," said Hitler Adunion, a local community leader. "We tried to put them out but it was difficult. We saw the roasted bodies of those inside. ...

Nigerian governor killed in helicopter crash Posted: 15 Dec 2012 04:37 PM PST Governor of Kaduna state killed in crash in southern delta region along with other senior officials, his party says.

Hungary government, central bank in "alliance" from 2013 Posted: 15 Dec 2012 02:41 PM PST BUDAPEST (Reuters) - A leadership change at Hungary's central bank next year will allow the government to build a strategic alliance with the bank to boost the economy, Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy said on Saturday. Matolcsy, a member of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government that has often clashed with the bank over policy, also said the bank would have to focus on helping growth and employment as well as curbing inflation. ...

Japan votes in election seen returning LDP to power Posted: 15 Dec 2012 06:34 PM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan voted on Sunday in an election expected to return the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to power after a three-year hiatus, giving ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a chance to push his hawkish security agenda and radical economic recipe.

Conservative party favored as Japan voting begins Posted: 15 Dec 2012 04:41 PM PST Japanese were voting Sunday in parliamentary elections that were expected to put the once-dominant conservatives back in power after a three-year break — and bring in a more nationalistic government amid tensions with Japan's big neighbor, China.

Chuck Hagel, John Kerry share similarities as expected Obama Cabinet nominees Posted: 15 Dec 2012 02:32 PM PST John F. Kerry and Chuck Hagel, President Obama's likely picks to head his second-term national security cabinet, have much in common, including decorated service in Vietnam and opposition to the Iraq war. Read full article >>

Hillary Clinton gets concussion after fainting Posted: 15 Dec 2012 07:14 PM PST Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sustained a concussion after fainting from dehydration at her home early last week, her office disclosed Saturday. Clinton, 65, has been suffering from a stomach virus and had to cancel a trip to Morocco and the Persian Gulf on Monday. Read full article >>

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In Pakistan, Taliban militants attack air base with grenades, rockets

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• In Pakistan, Taliban militants attack air base with grenades, rockets
• Hungary PM backtracks on college reform after rally
• Adam Lanza’s Mother, His First Victim, Was a Gun Enthusiast, Friends Say
• Justice Dept. Studied and Shelved Ideas to Bolster Gun Database
• Militants’ Attack on Airport Leaves 7 Dead in Pakistan
• Trott praises vital Cook run-out
• Newtown school gunman used rifle
• City star facing race abuse claim
• Syrians Face a Bread Shortage in Aleppo and Elsewhere
• Mislabeled Foods Find Their Way to Diners’ Tables
• Iran, other countries horrified by Connecticut massacre
• Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton’s Feast in a Day
• Thousands protest against Putin, but opposition momentum has slowed
• What makes America's gun culture totally unique in the world, in four charts
• Foreseeing Issues in Medicare’s Future
• Nigeria air crash kills governor
• Hundreds Protest Putin in Moscow
• Hillary Clinton Suffers a Concussion After Fainting
• VIDEO: Egypt divided as ballots cast
• Pier anglers hit by wave rescued

In Pakistan, Taliban militants attack air base with grenades, rockets Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:43 PM PST PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A rocket attack on the airport of this city in northwestern Pakistan, near the Afghan border, Saturday night left at least three civilians and five militants dead and wounded more than three dozens, security officials said. Read full article >>

Hungary PM backtracks on college reform after rally Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:39 PM PST BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's prime minister said on Saturday higher education would be free for those who meet entry requirements, backtracking on a plan to cut state-financed places at universities after mass student protests.

Adam Lanza’s Mother, His First Victim, Was a Gun Enthusiast, Friends Say Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:57 PM PST Interviews with friends, neighbors and local residents about Nancy Lanza recall her as generous to strangers, but also high-strung, as if she were holding herself together.

Justice Dept. Studied and Shelved Ideas to Bolster Gun Database Posted: 15 Dec 2012 01:02 PM PST In 2011, the Justice Department proposed an expansion of the background-check system, but it remains unclear whether the Obama administration will have the political will to take on the powerful gun-rights lobby.

Militants’ Attack on Airport Leaves 7 Dead in Pakistan Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:49 PM PST The assault began when militants fired two rockets that punched a hole in the airport perimeter wall, wounding at least 40.

Trott praises vital Cook run-out Posted: 15 Dec 2012 06:15 AM PST Jonathan Trott calls Alastair Cook's run-out of Mahendra Dhoni in the fourth Test a potential "series changer".

Newtown school gunman used rifle Posted: 15 Dec 2012 01:08 PM PST The gunman who killed 20 children and six adults at a school in Connecticut used a rifle as his primary weapon, the chief medical examiner says.

City star facing race abuse claim Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:44 PM PST Northumbria Police investigate claims that Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov racially abused Newcastle fans.

Syrians Face a Bread Shortage in Aleppo and Elsewhere Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:12 PM PST Since late November bread has been scarce, with a lack of fuel and flour shutting most bakeries in the Syrian city, creating problems for the new transitional council.

Mislabeled Foods Find Their Way to Diners’ Tables Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:58 PM PST Using genetic testing, an ocean conservation group found that nearly 40 percent of the seafood from 81 grocery stores and restaurants was not what the establishment claimed it was.

Iran, other countries horrified by Connecticut massacre Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:14 AM PST LONDON (Reuters) - International leaders on Saturday expressed horror at the Connecticut elementary school massacre, with Iran - at odds with the United States - calling the incident tragic and Pope Benedict conveying "heartfelt grief."

Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton’s Feast in a Day Posted: 15 Dec 2012 06:06 AM PST Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton show you how to cook an unforgettable holiday dinner in eight hours — and make the process itself a celebration.

Thousands protest against Putin, but opposition momentum has slowed Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:26 AM PST MOSCOW – Thousands of opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday crowded into a Moscow square infamous as the location of the state security forces, vowing not to let up pressure on their government after a year of protests that started with grand hopes for change in their country and ended far more tentatively. Read full article >>

What makes America's gun culture totally unique in the world, in four charts Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:14 AM PST The deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary is provoking another heated round of the same conversation that the U.S. has after every mass shooting: is there something particular or unusual to our gun culture? The answer, based on this comparative data from the international Small Arms Survey, is that yes, American gun ownership rates are positively unparalleled. Read full article >>

Foreseeing Issues in Medicare’s Future Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:33 AM PST The question of how to reduce the growth of Medicare costs will become increasingly important as the population continues to age and health costs rise.

Nigeria air crash kills governor Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:19 PM PST The governor of Nigeria's Kaduna state, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, is killed in a helicopter crash in the southern delta region, his party says.

Hundreds Protest Putin in Moscow Posted: 15 Dec 2012 06:04 AM PST Hundreds of demonstrators defied bitter cold and an official ban to gather in downtown Moscow Saturday to mark the anniversary of last year's massive anti-Kremlin protests.

Hillary Clinton Suffers a Concussion After Fainting Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:33 PM PST Due to a stomach virus, the secretary of state suffered a concussion early last week after fainting and striking her head, the State Department said Saturday.

VIDEO: Egypt divided as ballots cast Posted: 15 Dec 2012 10:26 AM PST People in Egypt are voting on a new constitution endorsed by the Islamist president, which has divided the country and sparked deadly unrest.

Pier anglers hit by wave rescued Posted: 15 Dec 2012 09:56 AM PST Fifteen anglers are rescued after a 5m (16ft) wave hits Roker Pier in Sunderland.

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