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Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV
World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
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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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Who is Hamas? 5 questions about the Palestinian militant group.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to form a unity government led by Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority and head of rival Palestinian faction Fatah. But who is Hamas? What is their relationship with Fatah, and what might Hamas gain from reconciling with them? Here are five key questions about Hamas.
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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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Who's who in Iraq after the US exit?
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Interview with Turkey's Abdullah Gul: Egypt should embrace secularism
In an interview, Turkey's President Abdullah Gul says that Egypt should embrace secularism based on a 'respect for all faiths;' that Russia's role in ending violence in Syria is key and Moscow needs to be engaged to act constructively; and that economic power in the world is shifting.
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Angry crowd targets HQ of Egypt's 'candidate for stability,' citing vote fraud (+video)
Ahmed Shafiq, Mubarak's last prime minister, has cast himself as the presidential candidate who can restore stability to Egypt. But last night's protests underscore how polarizing he is.
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Egyptian voters will choose from polar opposites in presidential runoff
Egyptian officials announced today that Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate, and Ahmed Shafiq, Mubarak's last prime minister, will face each other in a June runoff.
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Focus Are terrorists beyond redemption?
The record shows that some radicals can be persuaded to give up the gun when inducements and local conditions are right. The Pentagon recently spent $4.5 million to find out more.
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Likely Egypt election runoff: Muslim Brother vs. Mubarak man (+video)
According to initial returns from Egypt's presidential election, Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood and Ahmed Shafiq, Mubarak's prime minister, are likely to face off in next month's runoff.
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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 their candidate is sure to advance to a runoff round.
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In Egypt's Islamist heartland, voters voice doubts about Muslim Brotherhood
Voters in the Imbaba neighborhood of Cairo are impatient with the Muslim Brotherhood's lack of accomplishments during their short tenure in parliament.
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Egyptian presidential election continues for second day
If no candidate wins more than 50 percent of the vote, there will be a two-day runoff election next month.
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Egypt votes with hope and fear
Egyptians took the the polls today in the first competitive presidential election in a lifetime, brought on by last year's populist uprising.
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In Egypt presidential poll, fault lines even within families
The first day of voting in Egypt's historic presidential election ended with few reports of irregularities, but evidence of a nation divided over the right choice.
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In historic election, Egyptians cast votes for stability, Islam (+video)
Nearly a year and a half after the revolution that ousted former president Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians are getting to choose their president for the first time.
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Egypt presidential face-off: Islamists vs. 'regime remnants'
Egypt's first free presidential election in modern times starts tomorrow, with the front-runners the Islamist Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh and Amr Moussa, a former longtime servant of ousted President Hosni Mubarak.
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We Egyptians are still marching forward toward democracy
Contrary to the global perception that Egypt is sinking into chaos, presidential election debates reflect hope for a new Egypt. Open debate between secular and Islamist groups was unthinkable over the past 60 years. This openness means the Egyptian body politic is maturing.
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Candidate Aboul Fotouh highlights diversity of Egypt's Islamists
Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh has emerged as a top candidate in next week's Egyptian presidential elections.
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Egyptian presidential debate underscores Islamist vs. establishment divide (+video)
Egypt's first ever presidential debate pitted stability against revolutionary fervor. Elections are scheduled for later this month.
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Opinion: Will Netanyahu stay obsessed with Iran or use his new coalition to help Israel?
Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy has been dangerously transfixed on Iran, neglecting the myriad other issues threatening Israel and Middle East stability. The new coalition government sets up a rare opportunity to reshape Israel’s domestic institutions and strengthen its regional standing.
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Backchannels Egypt political chaos threatening to foment actual chaos
Clashes between gunmen and protesters near the Egyptian Ministry of Defense in Cairo have left at least 11 dead in the past 24 hours, inflaming an already tense and uncertain political transition.
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11 dead in Cairo protest clashes
Reports say armed men attacked Egyptian protesters outside the Ministry of Defense in Cairo Wednesday.
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Backchannels One year after Osama bin Laden's killing, Al Qaeda is in tatters
While his murderous ideology persists in pockets of the Middle East and beyond, Al Qaeda as it was understood after Sept. 11 has failed.
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Backchannels Ahead of elections, Egypt's state propaganda machine rolls on
Egypt's government paper Al Ahram was the central arm of state propaganda during the reign of Hosni Mubarak. Ahead of elections, it's taking aim once again at Egypt's Islamists.
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Backchannels Israeli ties with Egypt strained by transition?
Though Egypt and Israel insist the decision to end a gas sales contract wasn't political, it's hard to see annulling the largest ever contract between the two countries as anything but.
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Focus Bahrain F1 race: How a Sunni backlash kept an uprising at bay
The Formula One race in Bahrain today has put the spotlight back on an uprising here that has faltered due to sectarian distrust.
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Egypt’s shaky finances: Can the IMF and government agree on a loan deal?
The IMF wants assurances that the political leaders who emerge to run Egypt after elections next month will be on board with the financial requirements underpinning a proposed $3.2 billion loan.
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Political faultlines abound as Egypt returns to Tahrir Square
Protests in Cairo today were ostensibly focused on Egypt's military rulers. But the division between protesters, as the country heads towards presidential elections, was the real tale.
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Keep Calm Good Reads: On liberal Christians, political Islam, and the news profession
Here are a few longer pieces worth reading on the disappearance of liberal Christians, the uncertain future political Islamists, and why journalism is still the Best. Job. Ever.
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