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Tuesday, June 04, 2013

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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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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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As Egypt Grows More Lawless, Army Chief Warns Against 'State Collapse'

Protesters surround a burned Egyptian army vehicle in Cairo on Jan. 29, 2013.

January 29, 2013 After Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi imposes a 30-day state of emergency, thousands of protesters take to the street; the army chief warns the political instability could threaten the country's future.

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Monday, January 28, 2013

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In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi

Mourners shouted during a funeral procession today in Port Said, Egypt, for some of those killed during Saturday's protests.

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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Sunday, January 27, 2013

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Fatalities Reported At Mass Funeral For Riot Dead In Egypt

Relatives of the Egyptian policemen who were killed in Port Said grieve during their military funeral in Cairo on Sunday.

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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Sunday, December 09, 2012

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Egyptian Opposition Calls For Protests Against Referendum On Constitution

Protesters chant slogans during a demonstration in front of the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday.

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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Thursday, December 06, 2012

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In Cairo: Several Killed, Hundreds Injured, As President Calls For Dialogue

Egyptian Army tanks deploy near the presidential palace after clashes that left several people dead and hundreds wounded.

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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Friday, November 30, 2012

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In Egypt: Draft Of Constitution OK'd; Protesters Return To Tahrir Square

A protester shouts early Friday in Cairo's 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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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo

A cloud of tear gas surrounds a protester earlier today near Cairo's Tahrir Square.

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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Monday, August 13, 2012

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In Egypt, Talk Of Coups And Countercoups

In Cairo Sunday night, thousands of Egyptians shouted political slogans in support of President Mohamed Morsi.

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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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

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With 15-Minute Session, Egypt's Parliament Defies High Court

The scene inside the Egyptian parliament in Cairo earlier today during the lawmakers' short session.

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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Saturday, June 30, 2012

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Egypt's First Civilian President Takes Oath Of Office

An image grab taken from Egypt's Nile TV shows Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi (center) taking the oath of office during the official swearing-in ceremony at the Constitutional Court in Cairo on Saturday.

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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Sunday, June 24, 2012

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Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi To Be Egypt's New President

Egyptian campaign officials of the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate, Mohammed Morsi, celebrate over a giant poster of him at his campaign headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday.

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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Monday, June 18, 2012

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In Egypt, Generals Will Be In Control 'Until October, At Least'

Supporters of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi (in portrait) celebrated today in Cairo's Tahrir Square.

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.

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