Egypt set for post-rebellion constitutional referendum Many Egyptians protested against the referen

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Egypt is set to vote on constitutional changes drawn up in the weeks since authoritarian ruler Hosni Mubarak was overthrown in a popular uprising.

The changes, if approved, will reduce the president's time in office and oblige the leader to appoint a deputy.

The two established political blocs, the National Democratic Party and Muslim Brotherhood, back the proposals.

But pro-democracy activists say the changes do not go far enough and want the plan rejected.

They say the constitution needs to be entirely rewritten before elections can be held.

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