Rival Rallies Held In Egypt Over Constitution -- Al Jazeera
Thousands gather in protest and support over president's decision to proceed with Saturday's vote on draft constitution.
Thousands of pro-government and opposition protesters are holding rival rallies in Cairo for and against a controversial constitutional referendum proposed by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Leftists, liberals and other opposition groups called for Tuesday's marches to the presidential palace to protest against the hastily arranged referendum planned for Saturday.
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MIDDLE EAST
US draws line in Syria: aligns with moderate rebels, labels others terrorists.
Syrian rebels take full control of northern military base.
Syrian rebels battle army near Damascus. After 6 months, rebels gaining ground at Damascus; Islamists lead fighting.
Diplomat: Turkey assures Russia Patriot missiles for defense.
Panetta: Syria chemical weapon threat has slowed.
Iran says data decoded from CIA drone captured in 2011.
Iran insists on nuclear "right" ahead of IAEA talks.
Hamas probes deaths of 'Israel collaborators'.
Israeli army raids West Bank NGO offices.
Israel suspected over Iran nuclear programme inquiry leaks.
Yemeni president in standoff with Saleh son over Scud missiles.
Senior Yemeni intelligence officer killed.
ASIA
Riots, bombs in Bangladesh opposition-led strike. Bangladesh opposition in violent protests over attacks.
Indonesian FM stresses need for dialogue on South China Sea.
Worry grows over rising sectarian attacks in Pakistan.
Pakistan tells U.S. it’s ready to deal with safe havens.
Japan LDP and partner on track for big election win-surveys.
New North Korean leader following in footsteps of predecessors.
Meeting delay a sign of cooling US-Vietnam ties.
China sentences three Uighur men to death over alleged plane hijack.
AFRICA
Congo rebels, government talk war as peace talks falter.
As chaos reigns, rape remains disturbingly common in Congo.
Moroccans fear that flickers of democracy are fading.
Mali prime minister resigns after arrest by soldiers. Mali prime minister resigns after arrest.
In Sudan, protesters of student deaths call for 'revolution'.
IMF loan to Egypt delayed as crisis deepens.
Egypt is rapidly approaching its own 'cliff'.
Nine hurt as gunmen fire at Cairo protesters. Protesters attacked as Egypt braces for rallies.
South Africa's Mandela has lung infection, responding to treatment.
EUROPE
'British whites' are the minority in London for the first time as census shows number of UK immigrants has jumped by 3million in 10 years.
Experts: Russia likely to stay course on Assad.
Georgia and Russia 'to hold direct talks'.
Silvio Berlusconi launches election campaign with attack on Mario Monti.
Romania faces upheaval as center-left wins vote.
Malta government falls after PM Gonzi loses majority.
Scottish referendum: EC urged to hold 'early talks' on independence.
AMERICAS
Reid: U.S. 'Fiscal Cliff' deal unlikely before Christmas.
New York judge's ruling sparks nationalist surge in Argentina.
Brazil's Lula knew about vote buying scheme: newspaper.
Venezuela awaits news of Chavez surgery, expected Tuesday.
Mexico leader to continue drug fight.
Mexican president confident of key reforms in 2013.
Cuba dissidents denounce wave of detentions.
Cuba's jailing of American contractor 'arbitrary,' UN panel concludes.
Argentine mom rescues hundreds of sex slaves.
Cayman Islands premier McKeeva Bush arrested.
California's population is moving out, census report shows.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US adds Al Nusrah Front, 2 leaders to terrorism list.
Nusra Front rebel group fighting in Syria is al Qaida in Iraq, U.S. says.
Pentagon lawyer looks post-terror.
Facebook shuts down Taliban recruiting account.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
White House won’t back proposals to regulate Internet in UN treaty talks.
US, EU considering world's biggest free trade pact.
First arrests in Libor manipulation case.
Banking giant HSBC to pay record $1.9 billion in money-laundering case. HSBC blasted for 'stunning failures over oversight'.
Delta Air Lines buys 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic.
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