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Mobs Blame Muslim Brotherhood After Bombs Rock Cairo

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Mobs Blame Muslim Brotherhood After Bombs Rock Cairo

January 24, 2014 • A huge explosion outside a security headquarters killed at least four people and wounded dozens. Three smaller explosions later left at least two more people dead. Cairo is on edge this weekend, which marks the third anniversary of protests that led to the toppling of President Hosni Mubarak's regime.

Egyptian Forces Reportedly Clear Mosque Of Morsi Backers

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Egyptian Forces Reportedly Clear Mosque Of Morsi Backers

August 17, 2013 • Police and military forces clad in riot gear had surrounded the area in an hours-long siege of the compound in Cairo.

In Egypt: 'Day Of Rage' Adds To Body Count

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In Egypt: 'Day Of Rage' Adds To Body Count

August 16, 2013 • The Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters are back in the streets. The government has said it will use live ammunition to protect public buildings and security forces. After Wednesday's crackdown left more than 600 people dead and nearly 4,000 wounded, the country is is shedding more blood.

From 'Morning Edition': NPR's Peter Kenyon, in Cairo, talks with host David Greene

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Obama 'Strongly Condemns' Crackdown In Egypt

President Obama, speaking Thursday from the island of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., said the U.S. has canceled joint military exercises with Egypt. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Obama 'Strongly Condemns' Crackdown In Egypt

August 15, 2013 • While the president did not say the U.S. will cut off aid to Egypt, he did say that joint military exercises scheduled for September have been canceled. He called on Egypt's leaders to lift a state of emergency and to take steps to stop the violence and respect human rights.

President Obama's comments about the crisis in Egypt; Aug. 15, 2013

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After Deaths Of Hundreds, More Bloodshed Feared In Egypt

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After Deaths Of Hundreds, More Bloodshed Feared In Egypt

August 15, 2013 • "It's difficult to see a path out of this crisis, at least not without more people dying," NPR's Leila Fadel reports. Wednesday's crackdown on supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi left hundreds dead and several thousand people wounded.

On 'Morning Edition': NPR's Leila Fadel reports from Cairo

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Egypt Opens Murder, Conspiracy Investigation Against Morsi

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Egypt Opens Murder, Conspiracy Investigation Against Morsi

July 26, 2013 • The charges against the ousted Egyptian leader stem from his 2011 escape from prison in the final days of the Hosni Mubarak regime.

Egyptian President Nullifies Expanded Executive Powers

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi held a "dialogue" in Cairo on Saturday. Overnight, an official announced the president would nullify a decree that gave him expanded powers. Maya Alleruzzo/AP hide caption

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Egyptian President Nullifies Expanded Executive Powers

December 8, 2012 • The referendum on the draft constitution is still set for Dec. 15, an official said in an overnight news conference. President Mohammed Morsi had been planning to give up those extra powers then.

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Egypt's Morsi Reportedly Poised To Allow Military To Arrest Civilians

Protesters gather in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. Tens of thousands of Egyptians also gathered outside the presidential palace in Cairo in demonstrations that turned violent as tensions grew over President Mohammed Morsi's seizure of nearly unrestricted powers. Maya Alleruzzo/AP hide caption

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Egypt's Morsi Reportedly Poised To Allow Military To Arrest Civilians

December 8, 2012 • Egypt's army also warned both supporters and opponents of President Morsi that they must hold talks, otherwise Egypt will enter a "dark tunnel" leading to catastrophe — and the army won't allow it.