Topic: Ahmed Shafik
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Egyptian high court dissolves parliament
Some commentators are calling the decision tantamount to a coup; the decision has put this weekend's elections on uncertain ground.
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Egypt's transition upended by court ruling (+video)
A dramatic decision by Egypt's top court today could force the democratically elected parliament to dissolve. Some called the move a soft coup by the interim military rulers.
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Egypt's highest court declares a third of parliament illegally elected
On the eve of a presidential election run-off, two decisions by Egypt's highest court threaten to upend Egypt's transition to a civilian, democratically elected government.
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Mubarak stabilizes, but fears prison doctors are trying to kill him
His lawyer said he does not trust the doctors in the prison where he is serving his life sentence.
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Mubarak's health worsening in prison
Egypt's former president was sentenced to life in prison on June 2; since beginning his sentence, his health has deteriorated.
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Egypt's Islamists give secular parties equal role in constitution writing
Islamists and secularists agreed to a 50-50 split on the constituent assembly, tasked with writing a new constitution. The deal came after the military issued a 48-hour ultimatum.
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After Mubarak conviction anger and political maneuvers
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's conviction led to large protests by Egyptians worried it will be overturned on appeal, and the Muslim Brotherhood positioning itself to win the presidency.
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Egypt's Mubarak gets life in prison for complicity in protesters' deaths (+video)
The sentencing of former president Mubarak for complicity in killings during last year's uprising comes just ahead of a runoff vote in Egypt's first free presidential election.
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Egypt presidential elections: Fruit of Tahrir Square tastes bitter to someMany Egyptians feel they can't vote for either candidate in the presidential election run-off.
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Egypt presidential candidate: Ahmed Shafiq, former Mubarak man
Supporters see in Ahmed Shafiq a former military man who can restore stability after a chaotic 18 months. But others charge their revolution could end with a Mubarak man becoming president.
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Egyptian presidential candidate: Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood
Mohamed Morsi is one of two candidates to make the runoff of Egypt's presidential election. He won the most votes in the first round – about 25 percent.
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Opinion: Take it slow, Egypt: Rushing the transition may actually kill real reforms
Progress based solely on a hasty transition would be an illusion – which might undercut the efforts of millions of Egyptian who took to the streets for change. Instead, Egypt’s opposition groups must take steps to ensure meaningful reforms within a reasonable timetable.
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