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16 Americans Among Nonprofit Workers Convicted In Egypt
June 4, 2013 They were accused of interfering with the government. Employees of non-profit groups that promote democracy and take on other issues, they deny that charge. Fifteen of the Americans were tried in absentia. The 16th received a two-year prison sentence. He plans an appeal.
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In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi
January 28, 2013 A 30-day state of emergency and some curfews have not stopped protesters from returning to the streets. Meanwhile, a leading opposition group says it won't take part in President Mohammed Morsi's "national dialogue" until he agrees to some reforms.
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Fatalities Reported At Mass Funeral For Riot Dead In Egypt
January 27, 2013 At least three people are reported dead. The funerals were being held for 35 people killed Saturday in anti-government rioting. The violence erupted after an Egyptian court sentenced 21 people to death for their role in a deadly soccer riot last year.
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Egyptian Opposition Calls For Protests Against Referendum On Constitution
December 9, 2012 The move came a day after President Mohammed Morsi annulled a decree that gave him sweeping new powers last month, but said he would go ahead with the Dec. 15 referendum. At a news conference Sunday, the coalition group said the draft constitution "does not represent the Egyptian people."
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In Cairo: Several Killed, Hundreds Injured, As President Calls For Dialogue
December 6, 2012 More demonstrations — and likely more clashes — are expected, even as President Mohammed Morsi called for a Saturday meeting with opposition groups.
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In Egypt: Draft Of Constitution OK'd; Protesters Return To Tahrir Square
November 30, 2012 Early Friday, Islamists approved a draft that critics are calling the "Muslim Brotherhood constitution." Protesters are also rallying against President Mohammed Morsi's decree giving him sweeping new powers.
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Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo
November 27, 2012 President Mohammed Morsi's power grab has angered many Egyptians and led many of those who filled the streets during the Arab Spring to renew their protests. The clashes are expected to continue throughout the day.
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In Egypt, Talk Of Coups And Countercoups
August 13, 2012 President Mohammed Morsi's bold move to sack two top generals is generating much discussion about how it could be a decisive step toward democracy.
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With 15-Minute Session, Egypt's Parliament Defies High Court
July 10, 2012 Despite a court order disbanding the lower house, members met to approve a measure appealing that decision. There's a power struggle underway between newly elected leaders and Egypt's military generals.
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Egypt's First Civilian President Takes Oath Of Office
June 30, 2012 Before taking today's official oath, The Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi appeared before thousands of supporters in Tahrir Square Friday to take a symbolic one.
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Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi To Be Egypt's New President
June 24, 2012 Egypt's electoral commission declared the results of the country's first free presidential elections on Sunday. Crowds in Cairo's Tahrir Square erupted in cheers at the announcement.
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In Egypt, Generals Will Be In Control 'Until October, At Least'
June 18, 2012 The generals who have effectively been running things since Hosni Mubarak's regime was toppled in early 2011 will be "around and in charge" for months, NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson reports.
