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Egypt's constitution: How 5 stakeholders would shape the document
Here’s what key stakeholders want Egypt’s new constitution to look like.
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Egypt's Elections: Muslim Brotherhood claims exit-poll lead
While only a small number of ballots have been counted, Brotherhood leaders have said that there candidate is sure to advance to a run-off round.
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Egypt's liberals walk out, leaving Islamists to write a constitution
Of the 100-member assembly elected this weekend to craft Egypt's new constitution, about a fifth resigned before the group met today to begin writing.
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Egypt's constitution: How 5 stakeholders would shape the document
Here’s what key stakeholders want Egypt’s new constitution to look like.
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Egypt soccer violence highlights instability under military rule
Hundreds were injured and at least one reportedly killed in Cairo today in clashes with police. Protesters were upset that police did little to thwart Wednesday's soccer violence.
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Egypt's military lifts emergency law – with one big loophole
On the eve of the Egyptian revolution anniversary, military leader Hussein Tantawi said the hated emergency law – a key tool of repression – would be lifted except in cases of 'thuggery.'
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Democracy dial-back? Egypt military moves to hem in new parliament
A member of Egypt's ruling military council said today that it would have a role, albeit indirect, in appointing the body that will write a constitution instead of leaving it to elected lawmakers.
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Upshot of Egypt elections: Islamists are here to stay
Muslim Brotherhood's success isn't surprising, but rise of Egypt's ultraconservative Salafis is.
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Muslim Brotherhood surges out of the gate in Egypt's elections
The Muslim Brotherhood, an 80-year-old Islamist organization banned under Mubarak, has made an impressive showing in the first round of Egypt's elections.
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Muslim Brotherhood officially enters Egyptian politics
Egypt's interim government this week recognized the new political party of the Muslim Brotherhood, a formerly banned group that is seeking a prominent role in the new Egypt.
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Hosni Mubarak names new cabinet, but his future is in military hands
The Egyptian military is now center stage in the battle between President Hosni Mubarak and the demonstrators demanding that he end his 30-year rule.
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Egypt election routs popular Muslim Brotherhood from parliament
A tightly controlled Egypt election appears to have given President Hosni Mubarak's ruling party its biggest share of the legislature in 15 years.
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President Hosni Mubarak's party tightens its grip on Egypt
President Hosni Mubarak won 74 of 88 seats in elections for the Shura Council, Egypt's upper house of parliament, amid accusations of fraud and state intimidation. The vote sets the scene for more important upcoming elections.
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Egypt eases own Gaza blockade after Israel Freedom Flotilla raid
Egypt partially opened its border with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, bowing to public fury over the Gaza blockade in the wake of an Israeli raid on the so-called Freedom Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid.
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to name new conservative leader Mohamed Badie
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is expected to name Mohamed Badie as its new Supreme Guide on Saturday – a move that could alienate reformists and stymie their efforts to challenge President Mubarak.
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Will Iran's turmoil change the Middle East?
The Islamic republic is unlikely to change its foreign policy or nuclear program, no matter who comes out on top. But the crisis could change Arab relations with the US and Iraq.
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Arab countries: Is Iran's unrest an opportunity or a threat?
If the mass protests in Iran succeed in bringing about change, it could produce a better neighbor – but also set a dangerous precedent for oppressive regimes.
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In Mideast, Obama faces tough crowd: Here's what they want to hear
The president stopped in Saudi Arabia, where 79 percent of residents view him favorably, on Wednesday. But in Cairo tomorrow, he'll address a skeptical audience of 1.4 billion Muslims.
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Egyptian reform activists wary of Obama's visit to Cairo
Many see his decision to deliver a major speech in Egypt as a nod of tacit support for the regime's authoritarian rule.
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U.S., Egypt disagree over Suez shooting, fueling suspicion
A US Navy-chartered cargo ship fired on a small Egyptian boat Monday night. Egypt says at least one man was killed, while the US initially reported no casualties.
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