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Egypt protests: People to watch
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An Iran-style outcome for Egypt? Why there are key differences.
The timing of Egyptian President Mubarak's exit could be crucial to bolstering moderate voices, analysts say. The Army has told protesters to return to 'normal life,' but the protests show little sign of abating.
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Army pledges to allow protests as Egyptians mass in Tahrir Square
In a move that seemed to embolden the opposition's 'million man march' on Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Army recognized 'the legitimacy of the people's demands.'
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Egypt protests: People to watch
Egypt's protests are now into their second week. Curfews are starting earlier and Internet remains down, but the crowds in Tahrir Square continue. There's plenty to follow, but there are a few people to keep a particularly close eye on as events unfold.
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Opinion: Protests in Egypt: the real reason for Obama's two-handed game
Commentators have castigated the Obama administration for not demanding the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak and the institution of democratic elections. Yet this 'passivity' may not be a function of support for Mubarak’s dictatorship but rather a desire to retain the Egyptian military as a reliable partner throughout rapidly changing political circumstances.
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Egypt's Hosni Mubarak: following missteps of ousted Tunisian leader?
Egypt's Hosni Mubarak at first ignored protesters, and then responded with force. 'I don’t think Mubarak learned anything from the Tunisian case,' says one observer.
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Cairo protesters: 'We’re staying here until Mubarak leaves.'
In Cairo's Tahrir Square Saturday, protesters said President Mubarak's appointment of a vice president and prime minister wasn't enough, and expressed confidence that momentum was on their side.
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Opinion: Israel at 60: So vilified, yet so deserving of praise
The world should appreciate what it has accomplished.
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