Egypt President Mursi defends new powers amid protests

24 November BBC

President Mohammed Mursi has appeared before supporters in Cairo to defend a new decree that grants him sweeping powers. He told them he was leading Egypt on a path to "freedom and democracy" and was the guardian of stability.

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EU budget summit ends without deal

24 November BBC

The Brussels summit has ended without agreement on the 27-strong union's next seven year budget.A BBC correspondent says another meeting will have to be called to sort out the difficulties but it is unclear how differences will be resolved.

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Moon does not cause madness

24 November Daily Telegraph

A full moon does not drive people to madness, a study into the myth has revealed. Sudden crime waves, injuries and other random acts have been blamed on the monthly phenomenon, sometimes by doctors, nurses and the police.

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