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Egypt: Morsi Accused of 'Terrorist Plot' With Hamas, Hezbollah

Former Egyptian president could face the death penalty if found guilty of charges.

Egypt: Morsi Accused of 'Terrorist Plot' With Hamas, Hezbollah

Morsi Supporters to Boycott Referendum on Constitution

The Islamist supporters of deposed Egyptian president announce they will boycott a referendum on a new constitution next month.

Morsi Supporters to Boycott Referendum on Constitution

Egypt: 21 Morsi Supporters to be Released

Courts in Egypt order the release Saturday of 21 women and girls jailed over an Islamist opposition protest.

Egypt: 21 Morsi Supporters to be Released

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Opposes New Constitution

Angry Muslim Brotherhood protesters dispersed by police in the capital - but some secular groups also voice concern.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Opposes New Constitution

Morsi Refuses Prisoners' Uniform, Trial Halted

Panel of judges in the trial of the deposed president ended the session after Morsi refused the white uniform.

Morsi Refuses Prisoners' Uniform, Trial Halted

Egypt on High Alert for Morsi's Trial

Some 20,000 police officers and soldiers will be on hand as the trial of Egypt's ousted president begins on Monday.

Egypt on High Alert for Morsi's Trial

Egypt Warns Muslim Brotherhood Against Protests

Egypt says it will take any legal action to combat violence during protests against Morsi's trial.

Egypt Warns Muslim Brotherhood Against Protests

Egypt Braces for More Protests As Morsi's Trial Approaches

Muslim Brotherhood to begin fresh protests starting Friday, in preparation for the first court session in Morsi's trial.

Egypt Braces for More Protests As Morsi's Trial Approaches

Morsi Rejects the Authority of His Court

Egypt's ousted president has rejected the authority of the court that is due to try him next week.

Morsi Rejects the Authority of His Court

Pro-Morsi Group Calls for Protests During Trial

An Islamist alliance backing Mohammed Morsi urges supporters to protest on November 4, when his trial begins.

Pro-Morsi Group Calls for Protests During Trial

55 Arrested in Riot at Cairo's Al-Azhar University

Morsi will stand trial on November 4 over the killings of protesters outside his presidential palace in December 2012.

55 Arrested in Riot at Cairo's Al-Azhar University

Morsi's Family: He Will Never Give Up

Family of deposed Egyptian president says he will never negotiate with the country's military "even if his soul is the price."

Morsi's Family: He Will Never Give Up

Morsi's Trial to Begin in November

The trial of Egypt's deposed president on charges of inciting the murder of protesters will start on November 4.

Morsi's Trial to Begin in November

Morsi to be Tried for Inciting to Murder

Egypt's state prosecutor refers ousted President Mohammed Morsi for trial on charges of inciting the murder of protesters.

Morsi to be Tried for Inciting to Murder

PA Forces Arrest Hamas Member Over Morsi Perfume

Member of Hamas arrested in Tulkarem for selling a perfume named in honor of Egypt's ousted president.

PA Forces Arrest Hamas Member Over Morsi Perfume

Sources: Mubarak Set to be Released This Week

Hosni Mubarak is likely to be released from prison this week, his lawyers said, after corruption charges are dropped.

Sources: Mubarak Set to be Released This Week

173 Killed in Egyptian Fighting Saturday

Security forces broke into a mosque in Cairo, after heavy gunfire. Muhammad Badi's son reported killed.

173 Killed in Egyptian Fighting Saturday

Thousands Rally for Morsi in Israel

On Temple Mount, posters of Hitler and chants against Sisi, asking – “Are you Jewish or what?”

Thousands Rally for Morsi in Israel

Egypt: Dozens Reported Dead in Crackdown on Islamists

Clashes between security forces and protesters in pro-Morsi camp at Rabaa al-Adawiya. Islamists tell CNN: 200 dead.

Egypt: Dozens Reported Dead in Crackdown on Islamists

Morsi's Remand Extended by 15 Days

Egypt’s judiciary extended the detention of the ousted president pending investigation into his alleged collaboration with Hamas.

Morsi's Remand Extended by 15 Days

Egypt May Start Taking Action Against Morsi Supporters

Security forces are expected to start taking action against supporters of ousted President Morsi who are staging sit-ins.

Egypt May Start Taking Action Against Morsi Supporters

Egypt's President: No Concessions to Muslim Brotherhood

Egypt's interim president says that talks to end the crisis in the country have failed. Announcement may set the stage for more clashes.

Egypt's President: No Concessions to Muslim Brotherhood

Kerry: The Egyptian Army 'Saved Democracy'

U.S. Secretary of State says that the Egyptian army, which deposed Morsi, intervened at the request of millions to protect democracy.

Kerry: The Egyptian Army 'Saved Democracy'

Egypt Issues Warning to Morsi's Supporters

Egypt warns supporters of ousted president: there will be “decisive and firm” action if you overstep your rights.

Egypt Issues Warning to Morsi's Supporters

Muslim Brotherhood: 120 Dead in 'Massacre'

Graphic video shows bodies at morgue, reportedly shot by security forces in weekend violence involving pro-Morsi rioters.

Muslim Brotherhood: 120 Dead in 'Massacre'

Morsi Accused of Working With Hamas

Egyptian prosecutor suggests Morsi worked with Hamas to attack, kill Egyptian guards.

Morsi Accused of Working With Hamas

Egypt: 7 Die in Overnight Clashes

Clashes between supporters of deposed President Mohammed Morsi and security forces leave more than 250 wounded

Egypt: 7 Die in Overnight Clashes

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

Germany, U.S. Tell Egypt: Release Morsi

Germany and the United States call for the release of ousted Egyptian president amid tensions between supporters and opponents.

Germany, U.S. Tell Egypt: Release Morsi

Egypt Names New Prime Minister

Hazem Beblawi, a leading liberal economist, was named Egypt’s interim prime minister on Tuesday, ending days of speculation.

Egypt Names New Prime Minister

What's in a Name?

US government in a quandary over how to define Morsi's ouster by military junta due to academic, political and financial considerations.

What's in a Name?

Egypt: Morsi Supporters Abduct 2 Soldiers

Kidnapped soldiers were forced to make pro-Morsi statements on a loudspeaker, one was badly beaten.

Egypt: Morsi Supporters Abduct 2 Soldiers

35 Reported Killed in Brotherhood Clash with Army

Morsi supporters said up to 34 of their members were killed. Military says one officer died. Not clear who attacked whom.

35 Reported Killed in Brotherhood Clash with Army

Fatah: Hamas Stirring Up Trouble in Egypt

Fatah spokesman: Hamas put its alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood before its concern for the "Palestinian cause".

Fatah: Hamas Stirring Up Trouble in Egypt

Haniyeh Unfazed by Morsi's Removal

"The Palestinian problem" will continue to be the central issue for the Arab world, says Hamas Prime Minister.

Haniyeh Unfazed by Morsi's Removal

Senator McCain Calls for Suspension of US Military Aid to Egypt

Republican Senator John McCain is calling for a suspension of US military aid to Egypt following army ouster of Islamist president Mursi.

Senator McCain Calls for Suspension of US Military Aid to Egypt

Obama on Egypt: We Don't Support One Party or Another

The United States is “not aligned” with any political party or group in Egypt, President Barack Obama clarifies.

Obama on Egypt: We Don't Support One Party or Another

Veteran Journalist: Morsi's Ouster Good for Israel

"Israel need not shed a tear over Morsi's ouster," says veteran journalist Dan Margalit.

Veteran Journalist: Morsi's Ouster Good for Israel

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

Erdogan Slams Egypt Coup

Turkey's prime minister condemns the military intervention that toppled Morsi as an enemy of democracy.

Erdogan Slams Egypt Coup

Sadat's Daughter: Thank You for Avenging my Father

Supporters of Mohammed Morsi plan their own mass rallies. ‘No to military coup.’

Sadat's Daughter: Thank You for Avenging my Father

U.S. Cautious on Egypt, Calls for Quick Return to Democracy

U.S. national security team calls for a quick return of a democratically elected civilian government in Egypt.

U.S. Cautious on Egypt, Calls for Quick Return to Democracy

Morsi Offers to Form Interim Coalition Government

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi offers to form an interim coalition government.

Morsi Offers to Form Interim Coalition Government

'Full Military Coup Underway' in Egypt

Airport officials confirmed they received orders to prevent Morsi from leaving the country. Armored vehicles on the streets.

'Full Military Coup Underway' in Egypt

'Mubarak Must be Smiling When Seeing Morsi's Troubles'

Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, predicts that the fall of Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood are close.

'Mubarak Must be Smiling When Seeing Morsi's Troubles'

Morsi Addresses Nation, Says He Won't Step Down

Morsi vows to protect his "constitutional legitimacy" with his life in a live speech.

Morsi Addresses Nation, Says He Won't Step Down

Morsi to Army: I Will Not be Dictated To

Egypt's President demands that the withdraw a 48-hour ultimatum for him to resolve the conflict with his political opponents.

Morsi to Army: I Will Not be Dictated To

US Denies Urging Early Egyptian Elections

The State Department is denying reports that the U.S. is calling on Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi to schedule early elections.

US Denies Urging Early Egyptian Elections

Canada Shuts Down Cairo Embassy

Canada has shut down its embassy in Cairo as a result of continuing unrest in Egypt.

Canada Shuts Down Cairo Embassy

Obama Encourages Morsi 'to Show He is Responsive'

Fox's Krauthammer says Obama's neutrality is 'shocking' in view of his positions vis-a-vis Mubarak, Iranian unrest.

Obama Encourages Morsi 'to Show He is Responsive'

Morsi Rejects Army's 48-Hour Ultimatum

Egyptian presidency: “army declaration had not been cleared by the presidency and could cause confusion.”

Morsi Rejects Army's 48-Hour Ultimatum

Egypt's Foreign Minister Resigns, Islamists Call for Rallies

Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr has tendered his resignation, reports state news agency.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Resigns, Islamists Call for Rallies

Egyptian Army to Morsi: You Have 48 Hours to Solve This Mess

As protests supporting and opposing Morsi mounted, Egypt's army set an ultimatum for the President

Egyptian Army to Morsi: You Have 48 Hours to Solve This Mess

After Resignations, Threats, 'Bloody Night' Expected in Egypt

As 4 government ministers resigned after mass protests in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood said it would “defend itself” from protesters

After Resignations, Threats, 'Bloody Night' Expected in Egypt

Tense Standoff in Egypt, 10 Killed So Far

Opposition demands military intervention if President Morsi refuses to resign.

Tense Standoff in Egypt, 10 Killed So Far

Morsi's Spokesman: He's Made Errors; We Want Dialogue

Egypt's opposition urges protesters to stay on the streets until Morsi goes, as his spokesman urges dialogue.

Morsi's Spokesman: He's Made Errors; We Want Dialogue

Four People Killed in Egypt Protests

Four people are dead as millions hit the streets in Egypt on the anniversary of Morsi's inauguration.

Four People Killed in Egypt Protests

22 Million Call for Morsi's Ouster, Egypt Prepares for Protests

Egypt prepares for a “million man protest” against President Morsi. More than 22 million have signed a petition demanding his departure.

22 Million Call for Morsi's Ouster, Egypt Prepares for Protests

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

Muslim Brotherhood Member Killed in Egypt

A member of Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood shot dead in an attack on the group's office in Zakazik.

Muslim Brotherhood Member Killed in Egypt