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Tunisia assembly passes constitution http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25908340 Tunisia assembly passes constitution January 27, 2014 3:17 AM Assembly members waved the Tunisian flag in celebration after the constitution was passed Tunisia's parliament has adopted a new constitution - the first since the ousting of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali three years ago. The National Constituent Assembly passed the text by 200 votes from 216. Analysts say politicians hope it will send out a message of stability after months of deadlock between Islamist and secular forces. Meanwhile, Prime Minister-designate Mehdi Jomaa says he has formed a new caretaker government. The cabinet consists mainly of independents and technocrats, and is expected to run the country until new elections. No date has been set for the polls. 'Consensus' After the vote on Sunday, the Tunisian flag was unfurled and parliamentarians embraced each other inside the chamber. Mehdi Joma became pri...

Egypt anniversary clashes kill 29 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25888916 Egypt anniversary clashes kill 29 January 25, 2014 11:06 PM Military helicopters are hovering above Tahrir Square, as Sally Nabil reports At least 29 people have been killed in clashes in Egypt as the country marks the anniversary of the 2011 uprising which overthrew President Hosni Mubarak, the health ministry says. Rival demonstrations of supporters and opponents of the military-backed government took place in Cairo. But police broke up anti-government protests, and arrests were reported in Cairo and Alexandria. Hundreds have died since July when the army deposed President Mohammed Morsi. Extra security measures were in place for Saturday. Flags and banners Egyptian Interior Minister Muhammad Ibrahim had urged Egyptians not to be afraid to go to events marking the anniversary of the uprising. Thousands of supporters of the military and the government gathered in high-profile locations in...

New barricades as Kiev talks stall http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25876807

Deadly blasts hit Egypt's capital http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25874370

Since last Thursday, large-scale attacks by an alliance of rebel groups have been taking place across northern and north-eastern Syria on ISIS strongholds and strategic positions. Scores are said to have died, including civilians. yria rebels urge attacks on rivals http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25647057