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Egypt's ruling junta consolidates its positionWith parliament dissolved, a retired air force general and long-time Mubarak crony in a runoff for the presidency, and democracy activists in disarray, Egypt's ruling junta is in the catbird seat.
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Opinion: Egypt elections: After court ruling, the real concern is not the Muslim Brotherhood
Having upended the democratic transition with a ruling to dissolve parliament, the high court underscores the real concern in Egypt elections for president. Voters should not fear Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi, but Ahmed Shafiq, a throwback to the past.
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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'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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