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Egypt Braces for Mass Demonstrations, as Army Ups Stakes

Egyptians are bracing for mass rallies Friday by supporters and opponents of former President Morsi over who has a mandate to rule.

Egypt Braces for Mass Demonstrations, as Army Ups Stakes

Four People Killed in Ongoing Egypt Clashes

Four people were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi.

Four People Killed in Ongoing Egypt Clashes

Egyptian Army Blocks Pro-Morsi Protesters

The Egyptian army blocked streets leading to the Republican Guard House in Cairo to stop Morsi's supporters from reaching the building.

Egyptian Army Blocks Pro-Morsi Protesters

Cairo: Police Use Tear Gas on Morsi Supporters

22 injured in clashes in Cairo's downtown between police forces and supporters of former president Mohammed Morsi.

Cairo: Police Use Tear Gas on Morsi Supporters

US Officials Return to Middle East

US officials return to the region for another round of shuttle diplomacy. Secy of State John Kerry is expected in Israel Tuesday night.

US Officials Return to Middle East

Ten Dead in Clashes Across Egypt

10 dead and 210 wounded in clashes across Egypt, involving opponents and supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.

Ten Dead in Clashes Across Egypt

Egypt's New Interim President Mansour Sworn Into Office

Chief Justice Adly el-Mansour was officially sworn into office Thursday as the new transitional President of Egypt.

Egypt's New Interim President Mansour Sworn Into Office

Cairo: Muslim Brotherhood HQ Stormed

Building was set on fire. People were seen leaving it with fire bombs, helmets, flak jackets, furniture and televisions.

Cairo: Muslim Brotherhood HQ Stormed

Egyptians Brace for Sunday's 'Rage'

Egyptians are bracing for what is developing into another revolution, this time to depose a democratically elected Islamist president.

Egyptians Brace for Sunday's 'Rage'

American Killed in Clashes in Egypt

Two people, including one American, were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi in Alexandria.

American Killed in Clashes in Egypt

NY-Bound Flight Makes Forced Landing Following Threat

A plane from Cairo bound for New York made an emergency landing in Scotland after a passenger discovered threatening letter onboard aircraft

NY-Bound Flight Makes Forced Landing Following Threat

Egypt Sentences Employees of Foreign NGOs to Jail

Cairo court sentences 43 Egyptian and foreign employees of several NGOs to jail sentences. Kerry condemns.

Egypt Sentences Employees of Foreign NGOs to Jail

High-Tech Solution to Judaism's 'Mystery of the Century'

Mega-computer enlisted to unlock 1,000 year-old texts to study key developments in Judaism and relations with other nations and religions.

High-Tech Solution to Judaism's 'Mystery of the Century'

Egyptian Islamists Protest Against Israel

Dozens of Islamist protesters gather at the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, hold an anti-Israel demonstration.

Egyptian Islamists Protest Against Israel

Egypt: 39 Hurt in Clashes Between Islamists and Opposition

At least 39 hurt after opposition activists march on thousands of Islamists rallying outside the Supreme Court in Cairo.

Egypt: 39 Hurt in Clashes Between Islamists and Opposition

Leader of Egyptian Jewish Community Brought to Rest

More than a hundred mourners came to pay their last respects to Carmen Weinstein, who died this week at 84.

Leader of Egyptian Jewish Community Brought to Rest

Egypt Keeping Gaza Peace with Israel

Egypt is largely responsible for helping to maintain the cease fire between Israel and Hamas terrorist-run Gaza, says a Mideast expert.

Egypt Keeping Gaza Peace with Israel

Games in Cairo Court Over Former President Hosni Mubarak

A Cairo court ordered the release of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak -- and then reversed itself on other charges and re-jailed him.

Games in Cairo Court Over Former President Hosni Mubarak

Egypt Suspends Tourist Flights from Iran

Just a week after Cairo resumed tourist flights from Tehran after more than 30 years, Egypt has already suspended them until June.

Egypt Suspends Tourist Flights from Iran

Egypt: One Killed in Clashes Between Muslims and Copts

One killed in clashes at Cairo's Coptic cathedral, after funeral prayers for four Christians during which Copts chanted against Morsi.

Egypt: One Killed in Clashes Between Muslims and Copts

Haniyeh in Cairo to Bemoan 'Israeli Truce Violations'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya traveled to Cairo on Saturday to discuss "Israeli violations" of truce following Operation Pillar of Defense.

Haniyeh in Cairo to Bemoan 'Israeli Truce Violations'

Opposition, Islamists Clash in Cairo

Opposition protesters clash with Islamists near Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Cairo, after activists march to the building.

Opposition, Islamists Clash in Cairo

Hamas Ready to Implement Reconciliation 'Word for Word'

Hamas says it is eager to sign a reconciliation deal with rival faction Fatah.

Hamas Ready to Implement Reconciliation 'Word for Word'

Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume Power

Hundreds of Egyptians demonstrated in Cairo to press for the army to assume power in a country plagued by unrest and instability.

Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume Power

Egypt: Verdict Over Soccer Violence Re-fuels Unrest

A court verdict over deadly soccer violence sparks fresh unrest in Egypt, with two people killed.

Egypt: Verdict Over Soccer Violence Re-fuels Unrest

Egypt's 'Eye Sniper' Sentenced to Three Years

Egyptian police officer nicknamed the "eye sniper" was sentenced to three years in prison for involvement in deadly Cairo clashes.

Egypt's 'Eye Sniper' Sentenced to Three Years

Kerry in Egypt to Press for Political Consensus

Kerry in Cairo plans to underline the need for a political consensus to overcome Egypt's crippling economic crisis.

Kerry in Egypt to Press for Political Consensus

Cairo: Protesters Block Doors to Administrative Building

Protesters block the doors to Cairo's main administrative building as part of a growing campaign against President Mohammed Morsi.

Cairo: Protesters Block Doors to Administrative Building

Traditional Belly Dance TV Banned by Egyptian Court

The Islamization of Egypt continues, with the nation’s court ordering a TV channel off the air that broadcasts belly dance clips.

Traditional Belly Dance TV Banned by Egyptian Court

Egypt to Arm Policemen in Wake of Cop Protests

Egypt will arm low ranking policemen with pistols, after they held protests demanding weapons and better work conditions.

Egypt to Arm Policemen in Wake of Cop Protests

Israeli Security Delegation Arrives for Talks in Cairo

A four-man Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo, according to Arabic media sources.

Israeli Security Delegation Arrives for Talks in Cairo

Cambridge and Oxford Set Sights on Jewish Genizah

Cambridge and Oxford universities announced they will be conducting a fund-raising effort aimed at purchasing the Lewis-Gibson Genizah.

Cambridge and Oxford Set Sights on Jewish Genizah

Clashes Break Out Outside Presidential Palace in Cairo

Egyptian police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters outside the presidential palace.

Clashes Break Out Outside Presidential Palace in Cairo

Thousands Protest Egypt’s Morsi 2 Years Post-Mubarak

Thousands demonstrated against Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood-backed President Mohamed Morsi two years after Hosni Mubarak stepped down.

Thousands Protest Egypt’s Morsi 2 Years Post-Mubarak

Two Days of Talks Fail to Bring Hamas-Fatah Unity

Divisions remain as PA factions meeting in Cairo wrap up two days of talks aimed at reconciling Hamas and Fatah.

Two Days of Talks Fail to Bring Hamas-Fatah Unity

Hamas, Fatah Meet in Cairo, Don't Reach Agreement

PA factions meeting in Cairo to seal a reconciliation deal between Fatah and Hamas will hold a second round of talks.

Hamas, Fatah Meet in Cairo, Don't Reach Agreement

Thousands Demonstrate Against Morsi in Egypt

Thousands take to the streets across Egypt for rallies demanding President Morsi fulfill the goals of the revolt that brought him to power.

Thousands Demonstrate Against Morsi in Egypt

Ahmadinejad Attacked in Cairo a Second Time

An Egyptian citizen attempts to assault Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, removed by security guards.

Ahmadinejad Attacked in Cairo a Second Time

Report: Syrian Tries to Attack Ahmadinejad in Cairo

A report Tuesday evening said that a Syrian national had tried to attack Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is on a visit to Egypt.

Report: Syrian Tries to Attack Ahmadinejad in Cairo

Relatively Quiet Day in Egypt After Weekend Clashes

Sporadic clashes break out between protesters and security forces outside the presidential palace in Cairo, after Friday clashes kill one.

Relatively Quiet Day in Egypt After Weekend Clashes

Egypt: Clashes Near Presidential Palace

Protesters and security forces clash at the Egyptian presidential palace as thousands rally against President Mohammed Morsi.

Egypt: Clashes Near Presidential Palace

Two People Killed as Egypt Clashes Continue for Fifth Day

Deadly unrest grips Egypt for a fifth straight day. One man killed in Cairo, and another shot dead in outside a police station in Port Said.

Two People Killed as Egypt Clashes Continue for Fifth Day

State of Emergency Declared in Egypt

Exactly two years after Hosni Mubarak was toppled, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has been forced to declare a state of emergency.

State of Emergency Declared in Egypt

Morsi Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Riots

Egyptian President declares a state of emergency in three provinces hit by rioting which has left dozens dead.

Morsi Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Riots

Egypt: Protesters Clash with Police on Anniversary of Revolt

Egyptian protesters storm government headquarters and clash with police during mass rallies on the second anniversary of the 2011 uprising.

Egypt: Protesters Clash with Police on Anniversary of Revolt

Egypt to Host Another Fatah-Hamas Meeting

Members of Abbas's Fatah faction and rival Hamas will meet on Wednesday in Cairo, says Fatah official.

Egypt to Host Another Fatah-Hamas Meeting

Egypt: Protesters Attacked Near Presidential Palace

Unknown assailants attack demonstrators near Cairo's presidential palace, injuring 14.

Egypt: Protesters Attacked Near Presidential Palace

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will meet PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Cairo on Wednesday.

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt

Egypt's New Islamist Constitution Becomes Law

A new Constitution drafted by an Islamist-majority committee has been signed into law by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt's New Islamist Constitution Becomes Law

Cairo Court to Rule on Mubarak Appeal of Life Sentence

A Cairo court will review the appeal by former President Hosni Mubarak of a sentence condemning him to life in prison.

Cairo Court to Rule on Mubarak Appeal of Life Sentence

New Egyptian Constitution 'Approved'

Exit polls show that Egyptians have approved a new constitution in this weekend's nationwide referendum.

New Egyptian Constitution 'Approved'

Egypt: Low Turnout for Protest Against Constitution

Up to 2,000 people gather in Egypt to protest controversial draft constitution - far fewer than previous opposition protests.

Egypt: Low Turnout for Protest Against Constitution

Rival Protests Called in Growing Egypt Crisis

Rival mass protests have been called for next Tuesday in Egypt, over a bitterly disputed constitutional referendum.

Rival Protests Called in Growing Egypt Crisis

Egyptian Protests Continue Despite Morsi Reversal

Too little, too late: Egyptian Pres. Mohamed Morsi repealed the edict granting him sweeping new powers, but grassroots protests continue.

Egyptian Protests Continue Despite Morsi Reversal

Egypt: Protesters Nearly Break Into Presidential Palace

Thousands participate in anti-Morsi demonstrations over his sweeping powers and controversial constitution.

Egypt: Protesters Nearly Break Into Presidential Palace

MUST READ: If You Like Egypt, You'll Love "Palestine"

MUST READ: If You Like Egypt, You'll Love "Palestine"

Anti-Gov't Violence, Death Returns to Cairo

At least five were killed in Cairo during clashes overnight between supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

Anti-Gov't Violence, Death Returns to Cairo

Rival Protesters Clash in Cairo as Unrest Continues

Several people injured as rival protesters clash outside the presidential palace in Cairo.

Rival Protesters Clash in Cairo as Unrest Continues

Egypt's Morsi Returns to Palace After Rioting Mob Leaves

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi reportedly returned Wednesday morning to his palace after violent protesters left the area.

Egypt's Morsi Returns to Palace After Rioting Mob Leaves

Egypt: Mass Protests After Constitution Draft Approved

An Egyptian panel rushes through a draft constitution seen as undermining basic freedoms, resulting in mass protests in Cairo.

Egypt: Mass Protests After Constitution Draft Approved