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Egypt liberals, Islamists pressure Morsi to form unity government

A hardline Islamist party normally allied to Egypt's president joined the liberal opposition Wednesday calling for a national unity government in an effort to end the violence.
Backchannels Egypt shudders, with leadership nowhere in sight

When the head of Egypt's military starts darkly warning of state collapse, it's time to worry.
The Monitor's View Egypt's protests reveal deficit of trust in Muslim Brotherhood

Open defiance of Egypt's president in street protests shows how much the Muslim Brotherhood needs to leave Islam outside the door of democracy.
As Egyptians flout curfew, Army warns of 'collapse'

The head of Egypt's Army has warned that recent upheaval, which shows no signs of abating, could bring about the 'collapse' of the Egyptian state.
Egypt's Army chief warns state could collapse amid political crisis (+video)

Thousands took to the streets Monday night in direct defiance of a night curfew and a state of emergency declared by President Morsi. Many worry the rioting could spread to other parts of Egypt.
In Port Said, alienation from Cairo makes anger burn hotter

The violent upheaval in the Suez Canal city of Port Said has deeper roots than the resentment toward President Mohamed Morsi that triggered protests elsewhere in Egypt.
Terrorism & Security Egypt opposition cool to Morsi's offer of talks amid state of emergency (+video)

Egypt's opposition leaders say talks with President Mohamed Morsi about weekend unrest are pointless unless they also address fundamental issues that leave Egypt prone to instability.
Morsi declares state of emergency after dozens killed in Egypt

The wave of violence in Port Said, Suez, and Cairo is a symptom of an unresolved political crisis provoked by President Mohamed Morsi.
Time to build, not protest? On revolution anniversary, Egyptians disagree

While many Egyptians returned to Tahrir Square on the revolution's two-year anniversary, the Muslim Brotherhood performed charity work, arguing that was a better way to honor the revolution.
Egyptians mark uprising anniversary with protests (+video)

The upheaval in Egypt, borne out of the Arab Spring, continues two years after former President Hosni Mubarak stepped down.
Backchannels Tahrir, the saddest square in the world?

Some days it feels like it. The reporter takes a walk through Tahrir Square, the heart of the 2011 uprising against Egypt's Hosni Mubarak.
Focus How much Quran belongs in the classroom?

Under an Islamist government, many expect far more religion in the Egyptian curriculum. But the reality of governing has tempered that push.
Focus Egyptians begin to take back their clunker classrooms

Egypt's beleaguered educational system has long been run by Cairo, with poor results. Only Mongolia and Honduras rank lower among comparable economies. Egyptians now demand better.
Egyptian appeals court overturns Mubarak's life sentence, orders retrial (+video)

An Egyptian court has not yet provided the reasoning behind its decision to overturn former President Hosni Mubarak's life sentence and order a retrial of the ousted leader. The ruling reignites the divisive issue of the fate of the former leader in a country still filled with political turmoil.
Backchannels Mostly forgotten, Egyptian trial of US NGO workers drags on

Sam LaHood and most of the other Americans accused of running illegal nongovernmental organizations fled the country last year. But 14 Egyptians and one American continue to face jail.
Backchannels The 'Brotherhoodization' of Egypt and its unions (+video)

Is the Muslim Brotherhood making moves to extend its control over local governments and labor unions?
Backchannels In Egypt a new cabinet, but same old IMF problem

A day after President Mohamed Morsi reshuffled Egypt's cabinet, an IMF representative was in Cairo to discuss a $4.8 billion loan. But the cost of that needed cash appears steep.
IMF arrives in Egypt in effort to head off currency crisis

Leading bank HSBC said that a $4.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan is 'the only thing' preventing Egypt from a currency crisis brought on by post-revolution political upheaval.
Rape: how to help heal the hurt and stop the attacks

A Christian Science perspective.
Global Viewpoint Islam is not the problem in Egypt

Many conclude that religion is causing turmoil in Egypt. Islam is not the problem. The turmoil comes from the gap between expectations of speedy change by those who made the 2011 revolution and the slow process of dismantling the old way of life while building a new society.
Backchannels For Egypt's satirists, Morsi's power is no joke

Bassem Youssef, whose Daily Show-inspired satirical program propelled him to stardom, is the latest target of Egypt's attempts to silence government critics.
Backchannels Happy new year, Cairo?

Residents speak of a tough year, and worry about a tougher one ahead.
Egypt's opposition still hopeful, despite many defeats

Egypt's opposition has been notoriously disorganized and unable to rally its supporters. However, it may have finally been beaten badly enough to overcome its troubles.
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.
Backchannels New Constitution divides Egypt as economy falters

The process of passing Egypt's Constitution has created more political distrust and anger. Meanwhile, a neglected economy is heading towards grim shoals.