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- Middle East
Egypt referendum firms up Sisi rule as regional unrest flares
Cairo: As mass protests rock other Arab countries, a snap referendum in Egypt has gone against the grain and cemented President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s rule for years to come. The three-day ballot…
- Middle East
Egypt sets referendum on extending Sisi’s rule for April 20-22
Cairo:Egypt on Wednesday set a referendum for April 20-22 on sweeping consitutional changes including amendments that could extend President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s rule until 2030. “The referendum process … will take place…
- World
Twin explosions kill 27 during Sunday mass in southern Philippines
Manila: At least 27 people were killed and 77 others wounded after deadly twin blasts rocked a church during mass in the southern Philippines on Sunday. The dead were mostly church-goers who…
- World
Theresa May demands no delay in Brexit results
London: Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday said that she was looking forward to quick results over Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) while opposing a second referendum over the issue.…