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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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New protests in Tahrir Square as Egypt's Morsi grants himself broad powers
The Egyptian president's move brought opponents into the streets all across the country amidst fears that he may be seizing power through emergency orders similar to those of the previous regime.
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Sudan and South Sudan to resume negotiationsAfter weeks of fighting, in which South Sudan took out one of Sudan's last remaining oil fields, the two countries are returning to the negotiation table, under African Union mediation.
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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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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 soccer riot: Could it hasten military's exit from politics?Anger pulsed through Cairo today after 73 soccer fans were killed in clashes yesterday. The protests may provide an opportunity for civilian politicians to come to grips with the military.
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Egypt soccer riot: Whatever actually happened, public fury is what counts (+video)The Egypt soccer riot yesterday took 73 lives, and now furious protesters are flooding the streets of Cairo looking for someone to blame.
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Egypt soccer riot: Have police lost control? (+video)
At least 79 were killed in the Egypt soccer riot yesterday, the deadliest violence since Mubarak's ouster a year ago. Some blame the military regime for stirring up trouble to justify extended its rule.
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Egypt soccer tragedy claims 73 lives and fans rumors (+video)At least 70 people died in a melee following a soccer match in Port Said, Egypt. The security failure is spawning rumors that the incident plays into the military's law-and-order appeal.
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Volunteers go hi-tech to map Egypt election irregularities
President Hosni Mubarak's regime has rejected US calls to allow foreign observers at Egypt elections this weekend. But volunteers, armed with innovative software, are undeterred.
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