Briefly World

Hungary passes new constitution

BUDAPEST: Hungarian lawmakers approved a conservative constitution Monday that was blasted by rights groups and Opposition for measures including a ban on gay marriage and protection of the life of a foetus. Conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the constitution will allow the former communist country to complete a transition to democracy.

Three Cups of Tea inaccurate: CBS

The best-selling book Three Cups of Tea,which follows author Greg Mortensons mission to build schools across Central Asia,is filled with inaccuracies,a CBS 60 Minutes report alleged. It said his charitable foundation took credit for building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan which do not exist. Mortenson denies the allegations.

US storms wreck havoc,toll at 45

ASKEWVILLE: A tornado-spewing storm system that killed at least 45 people across half the country unleashed its worst fury on North Carolina,where residents in the capital city and rural hamlets alike on Sunday mourned the dead. Observers reported more than 240 tornadoes swept through 6 states.