Egypt: Panel completes amending constitution

A mostly liberal panel has completed amending Egypt's constitution passed last year under now-ousted Islamist President Mohamed Morsi, setting the stage for a national referendum seen as a key, but contentious step in the country's transition.

Egypt's interim government, installed by the military after it removed Morsi in July, is touting the new document as paving the way for a new political system it hopes will calm months of turmoil. (AP)