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A supporter of the opposition to Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi was playing soccer near a Republican Guard tank earlier today outside the presidential palace in Cairo. Egyptians are being called to vote over the next two weekends in a referendum on a draft constitution.
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A supporter of the opposition to Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi was playing soccer near a Republican Guard tank earlier today outside the presidential palace in Cairo. Egyptians are being called to vote over the next two weekends in a referendum on a draft constitution.
Patrick Baz /AFP/Getty Images
Good morning.
Our early headlines:
— Syrian Crisis: Turkey Getting Patriot Missiles, Some U.S. Troops To Operate Them.
— Inflation Is In Check; Consumer Prices Fell 0.3 Percent In November.
— In Repeat Of Disturbing News, Man With Knife Attacks School Children In China.
Some of the day’s other top stories:
— “What North Korea’s Rocket Launch Tells Us About Iran’s Role.” (Morning Edition)
— “Russia’s Stance On Syria ‘Will Not Change.’ “ (BBC News)
— “Constitution Vote Won’t End Egypt’s Crisis.” (Morning Edition)
— “UBS In Talks over $1 Billion Penalty.” (The Wall Street Journal)
— Ambassador Susan Rice: “Why I Made The Right Call.” (The Washington Post)
— “Obama, Boehner Closer To Cliff’s Edge.” (The Hill)
Article source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/14/167242112/top-stories-missiles-for-turkey-inflation-in-check-egypt-prepares-to-vote?ft=1&f=1001