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Syria holds constitution vote despite continued violence
The Syrian government is holding a national referendum on a new constitution, amid continuing violent unrest and a boycott by the opposition.
The new constitution calls for a multi-party parliamentary election within three months.
The opposition has dismissed Sunday's vote as a farce and demands President Bashar al-Assad stand down.
Jim Muir reports.
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