Main News of December 16

A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours

WORLD

*A majority of Egyptians voted in support of the country’s controversial new Constitution after the first round of the referendum, the Muslim Brotherhood movement announced.

*Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal will soon take delivery of the world’s first customized A380 superjumbo dubbed “the flying palace” for its luxury, Arabian business reported.

 

BUSINESS

*Russia’s big business will implement large-scale infrastructure projects in the North Caucasus to build production facilities in the region and spur the area’s social and economic development, North Caucasus Presidential Envoy Alexander Khloponin said.

 

DEFENSE

*Peru intends to buy a consignment of 24 combat helicopters and eyes Russia as one of its potential suppliers along with France and the United States.

 

SCIENCE

*The International Space Station’s orbit has been increased by almost 2.5 kilometers in a test of the station’s new emergency debris avoidance system, Mission Control told RIA Novosti.

 

SPORTS

*Russia stormed to victory in the home leg of the Euro Hockey Tour after goals from Evgeni Malkin and Ilya Kovalchuk brought the team a 3-1 victory over Finland.