Egyptian Opposition Reverses Boycott Call

Egypt's National Salvation Front, which constitutes the largest opposition group to the regime of sitting Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, has reversed its call to boycott this weekend's constitutional referendum. The group - made up of women, religious minorities, liberals, and others - is now urging its supporters to vote "no" on the draft constitution, which was passed hastily almost a month ago by Egypt's Islamist-dominated constitutional assembly and has been criticized for emphasizing Islamic law. The referendum is expected to pass. The Globe and Mail reports.