Egyptian voters overwhelmingly approved proposed constitutional amendments that pave the way for parliamentary elections in June, according to the head of the judicial committee overseeing the referendum.
State media says president Saleh sacks the cabinet after weeks of pro-democracy protests demanding his resignation.
Package of nine changes endorsed by overwhelming vote, paving the way for parliamentary elections later this year.
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh fires his cabinet amid continuing protests against his rule and a string of resignations.
Egyptians have strongly backed constitutional changes that will allow the country to move quickly on to elections.
Package of nine changes endorsed by overwhelming vote, paving the way for parliamentary elections later this year.
Mike Mullen says ousting Gaddafi is not the goal of the military operation in Libya, but a no-fly zone is now in place.
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