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Egypt constitution approved

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi has signed into law a new Islamist-drafted constitution after it was approved by 63.8 percent of voters in a referendum.

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US urges Egyptians to bridge divisions after vote

The United States on Tuesday urged all sides in Egypt to increase political engagement after Egyptian officials announced that voters had overwhelmingly approved a new constitution drafted by President Mohamed Mursi's Islamist allies.

President Mursi, as the democratically elected leader of Egypt, has a special responsibility to move forward in a way that recognizes the urgent need to bridge divisions.

– State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said in a statement

Mr Ventrell noted that many Egyptians had voiced "significant concerns" over the constitutional process.

We hope those Egyptians disappointed by the result will seek more and deeper engagement. We look to those who welcome the result to engage in good faith.

And we hope all sides will re-commit themselves to condemn and prevent violence.

– State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell
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