30/11/2012 10:29
International press at a glance
BBC
Egypt's Islamist-run assembly has backed a draft constitution, including a measure keeping sharia, or Islamic law, as the main source of legislation.
The Guardian
The United Nations general assembly voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to recognise Palestine as a state, in the face of opposition from Israel and the US.
Daily Mail
Internet and phone services were cut across Syria today in the worst communication black-out of the 20-month conflict - sparking fears of an imminent government offensive against rebel fighters.
Sky News
An Islamist-led assembly is expected to finalise a controversial new constitution aimed at transforming Egypt.
CNN
China announced Sunday that it had landed a fighter jet on the deck of an aircraft carrier for the first time, but it may be years before the ship is fully operational.
France 24
The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member observer state on Thursday. The historic vote was approved by a more than two-thirds majority of the 193-member world body.
BBC
Former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn has settled a lawsuit by a hotel maid who accused him of sexual assault, US media report.
News 24
British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday he had serious concerns about proposals by a judge-led inquiry for new laws to underpin a tougher newspaper watchdog.