The referendum represents another step toward authoritarianism
Demonstrations demanding the longtime leader resign are the latest anti-government uprising in the Arab region
Constitutional amendments solidify president’s autocratic rule
The secretary of state failed to clarify U.S. objectives in the Middle East in Cairo speech
The prime minister and her party win suspicious landslide victory
The Ukrainian church breaks away from Russia while churches in Bulgaria gain protection
The president declares ‘victory’ with plans to withdraw U.S. troops
Plus, a new church in Ukraine and other international news and notes
