Egypt delays voting on new constitution amid protests
Egypt postponed early voting on a draft constitution as tens of thousands protested near the presidential palace and in Tahrir Square. Aides floated canceling the referendum or forming a new assembly while opposition leaders called for continued sit-ins and demanded Morsi withdraw the decree granting himself immunity.
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Fear grows over Syria chemical weapons risk in war
The AP reports possible scenarios include Assad ordering limited or large scale chemical attacks or arms moving to Iran or Lebanon or to rebels. Analysts say Syria likely has hundreds of tons of mustard gas sarin and possibly VX, with no outside inspections. Experts note older stockpiles date to Hafez Assad and remain unmodernized.
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Dhaka factory fire certification questioned after deadly blaze
The Tazreen Fashions Ltd factory where 112 workers died had not had its operating certification renewed. Officials said the seven/fourteen story building had largely illegal sections and authorities could have shut it down but faced pressure from powerful owners. The blaze at the Dhaka site affected about 1,400 workers producing for Wal-Mart, Disney and others.
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