Egyptian military push sparks revolt over proposed constitutional draft
Cairo protests erupt as the ruling generals back a framework they say would guide a new constitution. Critics warn the plan enshrines military dominance, strips parliament of oversight, and names the armed forces protector of constitutional legitimacy. The dispute coincides with parliamentary elections and the arrest of blogger Alaa Abdel-Fattah.
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U.S. agencies accuse China and Russia of cyber theft
U.S. intelligence officials charged China and Russia with systematically stealing American high tech data for economic gain. The report calls for a broad diplomatic push to curb cyberattacks seen as a persistent threat to U.S. economic security. The Obama administration urges stronger data protections and awareness.
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Cuba Allows Real Estate Sales After Revolutionary Ban
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