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Egyptian revolution anniversary: 4 activists explain the work left
On the anniversary of the Egyptian uprising that swept former President Hosni Mubarak from power, many of those who protested are not celebrating. Four activists tell the Monitor why.
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North Korea not the only offender: 6 official photo fudgings
As state manipulators of the media go, few can compare to North Korea, which found it necessary to doctor an official photograph of Kim Jong-il's funeral procession.
Just as governments are finding it easier to use technology to manipulate images, so too is the public finding it easier to spot such digital trickery. Here are six noteworthy attempts by governments to shape media coverage through image manipulation.
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How do key countries rank on corruption?
Every year, the group Transparency International releases its Corruption Perception Index, which measures the perception of corruption – misuse of public resources, bribery, and backdoor deals, to name a few - in countries worldwide.
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Who's who in Egypt's election
Today Egyptians are wrapping up the first of several rounds of voting for the first Egyptian parliament since the ousting of former President Hosni Mubarak. Here are the options facing Egyptians as they go to the polls.
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Palestinian statehood: why Arabs have turned on Obama
President Obama, who made Israeli-Palestinian peace a priority from the outset of his administration, is now the US leader with incongruously bad relations with the Arab world. Here are three key causes of the deterioration in ties – and three steps that the can be taken to mend US relations with Arabs and Muslims.
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For Egypt's satirists, Morsi's power is no jokeBassem Youssef, whose Daily Show-inspired satirical program propelled him to stardom, is the latest target of Egypt's attempts to silence government critics.
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Happy new year, Cairo?Residents speak of a tough year, and worry about a tougher one ahead.
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Focus
Obama's pivot to Asia? Middle East will still demand attention in 2013.The popular unrest of the last two years has left the Middle East volatile as 2013 kicks off.
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New Constitution divides Egypt as economy faltersThe process of passing Egypt's Constitution has created more political distrust and anger. Meanwhile, a neglected economy is heading towards grim shoals.
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Egypt finishes constitutional vote, but irregularities delay final results
Egypt's opposition alleges fraud tainted the country's constitutional referendum. Results are delayed while Egypt's judiciary investigates.
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Egypt's opposition alleges voter fraud in referendum on constitution
The Islamist group the Muslim Brotherhood has said Egypt's controversial new constitution passed with 64 percent of the vote, while opposition leaders have called for investigations of alleged voter fraud.
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Egypt's charter headed for approval, but troubles loom
The close of Saturday's voting makes it likely that the Islamist-back new constitution will be approved.
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Thousands of Islamists clash with opponents in Egypt
At least 42 people were being treated for injuries, with some rushed to the hospital, a city health official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters.
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Egypt's opposition: If we can't beat constitution, amend it
With the Islamist constitution backed by President Mohamed Morsi looking likely to pass this weekend's referendum, the opposition is looking to push amendments next year.
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Egypt's public prosecutor resigns amid protests
Egypt's public prosecutor quit under pressure from his opponents in the judiciary, drawing an angry response from the Muslim Brotherhood ahead of a second round vote on a divisive draft-constitution.
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Egypt's referendum a vote on Morsi as well as the constitution (+video)
As Egyptians vote today in a referendum on a controversial draft constitution, the debate is dominated by President Mohamed Morsi's actions, not the document.
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Egyptians go to polls on controversial constitution
The proposed charter is largely supported by Islamist parties, while opposition groups accuse it of being a power grab for the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Protesters in Egypt clash over draft constitution on eve of referendum
At least 19 people were reported injured in the violence in Alexandria, which broke out after an ultraconservative cleric urged worshippers to vote 'yes' and described the opposition as 'followers of infidels.'
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Israeli minister charged with breach of trust, but evades more serious charges
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman will likely come under heavy pressure to resign after today's charges from the Israeli attorney general.
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'Insulting religion': Blasphemy sentence in Egypt sends a chill
Blasphemy cases are on the rise in Egypt. Passage of the draft constitution, with a clause prohibiting insulting prophets, could result in more decisions like today's sentence.
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Opposition pushes 'no' vote on Egyptian referendum as 'unity' talks postponed (+video)
Egypt's Army postponed 'unity' talks moments after the opposition coalition agreed to meet. The talks had raised hopes of an end to street protests and deadly violence.
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Terrorism & Security
Will Morsi's security request give Army renewed clout? (+video)President Mohamed Morsi has asked the military, whose power he curtailed earlier this year, to help keep the peace as Egypt's Dec. 15 constitutional referendum nears.
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Egypt's opposition: Morsi is risking 'violent confrontation'
President Mohamed Morsi rescinded a decree that gave himself sweeping powers, but has not budged on a Dec. 15 date for a constitutional referendum that opponents want delayed.
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Egypt's Morsi offers nothing to defuse crisis
In a speech following a night of violent protests, Egyptian President Morsi invited opposition leaders to begin a dialogue on Saturday. However, he did not give any indication that he is prepared to make concessions to his opponents.
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Egypt's army moves to clear demonstrators from presidential palace
The military deployed tanks around the palace this morning, and ordered both supporters of President Morsi and protesters to leave the area, in an effort to prevent further violence.
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Greece seen as most corrupt European nation, survey says
Transparency International ranks Greece, along with other European countries racked by the financial crisis, poorly in its 2012 Corruption Perceptions Index.
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Terrorism & Security
Tanks deploy to Egypt's presidential palace amid lull in deadly protestsThe deployment of Egyptian tanks marks the first time since Mohamed Morsi's power grab that the military has gotten involved.
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In Cairo, shooting, anger, and bracing for more confrontation
In Cairo, those protesting against President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood were faced down by his loyalists. A view from the ground.
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The politics of post-Mubarak Egypt have brokenDemonstrators against a proposed Egyptian constitution in Cairo have devolved into confrontations between pro- and anti-Muslim Brotherhood protesters.
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood calls for pro-Morsi rally
The largest Islamist political group in the Middle Eastern nation is calling on supporters of Egypt's president to gather at the presidential palace in Cairo.
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