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Egypt's Morsi reverses most of decree that expanded his powers
CAIRO — In a political reversal to calm weeks of unrest, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi early Sunday rescinded much of last month’s decree that expanded his powers and exposed a dangerous divide between the nation’s Islamists and the...Tags: Israel, Egypt, Referenda, Religion and Belief, Islam
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Egyptian police fire tear gas during rally against President Morsi
CAIRO – Riot police fired tear gas as Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi reportedly left his palace during a massive rally by opposition movements against his expanded powers and a much-criticized proposed constitution. Protesters shoved aside a...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Israel, Religion and Belief, Islam, Cairo (Egypt)
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In Egypt, it is darkest before dawn
The images shown on the news media are startling: violence rages on the streets of Cairo while a divided government continues to sow seeds of discord. I have spent some time in Tahrir Square this past week and have seen a very different perspective. I...
Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Egypt, Religion and Belief, Islam, Cairo (Egypt)
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Egypt's Morsi is Hamas' new best friend
The chameleon is finally showing his true colors. Since taking office in June, Mohamed Morsi, Egypt's not-so-new president, has been equivocating, trying to balance Egypt's longstanding diplomatic and financial relationship with the West with his true...Tags: The New York Times, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Palestine, Entertainment Events, Israel
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Egypt's Coptic pope enthroned amid concern for Christian minority
CAIRO — Amid months of sectarian unease, Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church enthroned its new pope Sunday in an ornate, three-hour ceremony attended by top officials from the nation’s Islamist-led government. Tawadros II, 60, was chosen the...Tags: Revolutions, Christian Orthodoxy, Egypt, Religion and Belief, Minority Groups
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Tensions high as vote on proposed Egyptian constitution continues
CAIRO -- Egyptians cast ballots Saturday in the final phase of their voting on a controversial constitution draft that has sown dissension between the country’s Islamist and secular political camps. Some voters embraced the likely constitution...Tags: Parliament, Religion and Belief, Islam, Cairo (Egypt), Elections
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Egypt's Islamists rally in support of President Morsi
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.CAIRO – Islamists rallied Saturday to support President Mohamed Morsi in battling what they see as a conspiracy by loyalists from the deposed regime of Hosni Mubarak to instigate anti-government protests and disrupt Egypt’s political...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Egypt, Egyptian Revolution (2011-12), Cairo (Egypt)
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Egypt passes rushed draft of constitution amid popular anger
CAIRO -- Egypt’s Islamist-dominated constitutional assembly passed a rushed draft of a constitution early Friday to ease public anger against President Mohamed Morsi’s expanded powers and preempt an expected court decision to disband it this...
Tags: Egypt, Entertainment Events, Religion and Belief, Islam, Mohamed ElBaradei
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2012: From Arab Spring to early winter
Meteorologists know seasons are predictable. In the weather world, spring is always followed by summer. But the political world is different. Spring can proceed to summer, or it can lead to a sudden onset of winter. That was the case this year in the...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Human Rights Watch, Sierra Leone, Africa, NATO
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Egypt's 'moderate' despot
What do you call a leader of a theocratic and cultish movement with a deep and clear disdain for democracy who suddenly assumes dictatorial powers? A "moderate," of course. Ever since the Muslim Brotherhood broke its promise to stay out of Egypt's...
Tags: This Week (tv program), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Israel, Egypt, Hamas
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Shaping the 'new Egypt'
Last week highlighted the challenge posed to the Obama administration in dealing with the "new Egypt." On Wednesday, the White House thanked Mohamed Morsi, Egypt's first civilian president and a former leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, for his...
Tags: Suez Canal, Egypt, Religion and Belief, Islam, National Government
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Judges condemn decree by Egypt President Morsi as protests break out
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi received another rejection from judges Tuesday when they reiterated their condemnation of his decree placing his office beyond judicial oversight on matters dealing with state institutions. The judges also urged a...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Strikes, Egypt, Religion and Belief
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