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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 Mohamed Morsi repealed the edict granting him sweeping new powers, but grassroots protests continue.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

Egyptian Assembly Racing Clock to Finish Constitution

The Egyptian Assembly is racing the clock to finish writing the nation's Constitution by Thursday before the body is dissolved.

Egyptian Assembly Racing Clock to Finish Constitution

Tens of Thousands Protest Against Morsi Power Grab

Egyptians in huge numbers take to the streets to protest President Morsi's decision to assume sweeping powers.

Tens of Thousands Protest Against Morsi Power Grab

Riots in Tahrir Square

Egypt Pitches US ‘Strike 2’ on Arab Democracy

Morsi’s power grab is “Strike 2” for US efforts to make democracy safe for the Middle East. Seven years ago, Hamas won US-backed elections.

Egypt Pitches US ‘Strike 2’ on Arab Democracy

Egypt's Morsi Pulls Back Power Grab, Makes Deal w/ Judges

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has agreed to pull back decrees announced last Thursday granting himself sweeping new powers.

Egypt's Morsi Pulls Back Power Grab, Makes Deal w/ Judges

Report: Cairo Brokering Hamas, Israeli Demands

Representatives of Israel and terrorist group Hamas reportedly were in Cairo Monday to discuss the cease-fire in Gaza, Arab media said

Report: Cairo Brokering Hamas, Israeli Demands

Protests in Egypt Over Morsi's New 'Pharaoh' Powers

President Mohammed Morsi insists Egypt is on the path to "freedom and democracy", as protesters hold rallies over his sweeping powers.

Protests in Egypt Over Morsi's New 'Pharaoh' Powers

Protesters Firebomb Al-Jazeera Office in Cairo

Egyptian protesters firebombed the office of satellite broadcaster Al-Jazeera in Cairo on Wednesday.

Protesters Firebomb Al-Jazeera Office in Cairo

UN Sec'y to Meet with Egypt, Netanyahu, Abbas

UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon is set to meet with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, and with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

UN Sec'y to Meet with Egypt, Netanyahu, Abbas

UK Foreign Office Raises Terror Threat in Egypt

UK's Foreign Office raised terror threat in Egypt from “general” to “high”, following reports of al-Qaeda inspired plots against westerners.

UK Foreign Office Raises Terror Threat in Egypt

US Embassy Warns Americans of Terror Alert in Egypt

The US Embassy has warned American citizens in Cairo that terrorists are “targeting female missionaries in Egypt.”

US Embassy Warns Americans of Terror Alert in Egypt

French Reporter 'Savagely Attacked' in Cairo's Tahrir Square

A French female television reporter was sexually assaulted during a protest near Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday.

French Reporter 'Savagely Attacked' in Cairo's Tahrir Square

Egyptians: We Want Nuclear Bombs and to Break Treaty with Israel

Most Egyptians want their country and Iran to have nuclear bombs. They also favor ties with the Islamic Republic, according to a poll.

Egyptians: We Want Nuclear Bombs and to Break Treaty with Israel

Egypt Confirms Peace with Israel

Egypt's new Ambassador to Israel Atef Salem confirmed to President Shimon Peres that Cairo intends to keep its peace treaty with Israel.

Egypt Confirms Peace with Israel

Mubarak-era Chiefs Acquitted of Asssaulting Protesters

Stalwarts of ousted Egyptian president Mubarak acquitted of organizing a camel-borne assault on protesters.

Mubarak-era Chiefs Acquitted of Asssaulting Protesters

US Sends Official to Libya

The United States has sent its second-highest State Department official to Libya a week after its ambassador and other staff were murdered.

US Sends Official to Libya

El Al Suspending Cairo Flights Indefinitely?

Israel's national airline, El Al, is suspending all flights to Cairo indefinitely, according to a media report published Sunday morning.

El Al Suspending Cairo Flights Indefinitely?

Egypt Clears Out Anti-US Protesters in Cairo

Egyptian security forces cleared away anti-US protesters in Cairo as riots entered a fourth day on Saturday.

Egypt Clears Out Anti-US Protesters in Cairo

Israeli Arabs Protest 'Anti-Muslim Video'

Hundreds of Arabs protested Saturday in Israel against an amateur video that satirized the life of Prophet Mohammed, founder of Islam.

Israeli Arabs Protest 'Anti-Muslim Video'

New Riots in Cairo

New riots broke out in Cairo Wednesday night, into Thursday morning, less than 48 hours after a US Ambassador was killed in Libya.

New Riots in Cairo

Anti-US Violence Spreads Across Mideast Region

Anti-American violence is spreading across the Middle East, with mobs rioting at US missions in Tunisia, Sudan and Morocco.

Anti-US Violence Spreads Across Mideast Region

Update: 4 Rioters Dead, 34 Wounded at US Embassy in Yemen

Yemeni police opened fire on a crowd attempting to storm the US Embassy in Sana'a.

Update: 4 Rioters Dead, 34 Wounded at US Embassy in Yemen

'Mentally Disturbed' Egyptian Storms El Al at Cairo Airport

An Egyptian man described as “mentally disturbed” tried to break into Israel's El Al offices Wednesday at Cairo International Airport.

'Mentally Disturbed' Egyptian Storms El Al at Cairo Airport

Day 3 of Riots at US Embassy in Cairo

Rioting has continued at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo for a third day, with 6 police officers and 13 protesters injured in the melee thus far.

Day 3 of Riots at US Embassy in Cairo

Muslim Extremists Kill US Ambassador in Libya

US Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in Libya in an attack by Islamists on the US Consulate in Benghazi.

Muslim Extremists Kill US Ambassador in Libya

Obama Administration Disavows Cairo Embassy Apology

The Obama administration is disavowing a statement from its own Cairo embassy that seemed to apologize for anti-Muslim activity in the U.S.

Obama Administration Disavows Cairo Embassy Apology

Libya Blames US for Ambassador's Murder by Benghazi Rioters

Libya apologized for the killing of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, but its deputy minister blamed the U.S. for his death.

Libya Blames US for Ambassador's Murder by Benghazi Rioters

Egypt: Clashes Erupt During Anti-Morsi Protest in Cairo

Hundreds of Egyptians hit the streets to demonstrate against President Morsi. Clashes erupt in Cairo.

Egypt: Clashes Erupt During Anti-Morsi Protest in Cairo

Salafi Terror Group Threatens to Attack in the Heart of Cairo

Army of Islam threatens to carry out mass suicide bombings in the heart of Cairo, in response to the Egyptian operation in the Sinai.

Salafi Terror Group Threatens to Attack in the Heart of Cairo

Muslim-Coptic Violence Resumes in Egypt

Muslims attacked a Coptic church in a village near Cairo Wednesday in the first such incident since Mohamed Morsi became president.

Muslim-Coptic Violence Resumes in Egypt

Egyptian President to Israel: 'Let's Get Back on Track'

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi writes his first letter to his Israeli counterpart, responding to one sent by President Shimon Peres.

Egyptian President to Israel: 'Let's Get Back on Track'

Cairo Gov’t Conceived in Violence, Bred in Chaos

Morsi vowed to preserve international agreements as he takes power in a regime conceived in violence and bred in violence.

Cairo Gov’t Conceived in Violence, Bred in Chaos

Mubarak on Life Support As Egypt Waits for His Replacement

Deposed President Hosni Mubarak remains on life support as Egypt's electoral commission prepares to announce his successor Thursday.

Mubarak on Life Support As Egypt Waits for His Replacement

Egypt's Supreme Military Council Issues Decree, 'New Powers'

Egypt's supreme military council has declared sweeping new powers for itself despite a two-day presidential run-off election.

Egypt's Supreme Military Council Issues Decree, 'New Powers'

Thousands Protest in Egypt Against Mubarak-Era Candidate

Thousands demonstrate in Egypt to demand that Ahmed Shafiq be banned from a run-off presidential election.

Thousands Protest in Egypt Against Mubarak-Era Candidate

Mubarak's Physical, Psychological Condition Deteriorating

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's condition is deteriorating both physically and psychologically in the Tora Prison hospital ICU.

Mubarak's Physical, Psychological Condition Deteriorating

Mubarak May Die Before Death Penalty Appeal

Mubarak’s health is “severely deteriorating” three days after the top prosecutor appealed his life sentence and asked for death.

Mubarak May Die Before Death Penalty Appeal

Riots Follow ‘New Democracy' in Egypt

Scenes of last year’s anti-Mubarak uprising return to Cairo. Thousands rioted, some of them torching the HQ of a presidential candidate.

Riots Follow ‘New Democracy' in Egypt

Anarchy on the Eve of Egyptian Presidential Elections

Three presidential candidates are among hundreds of people who have been attacked over the past year as Egypt prepares to vote.

Anarchy on the Eve of Egyptian Presidential Elections

Egyptian Candidate Threatens Israel with Iranian Axis

Israel may face a new Iranian-Egyptian threat if presidential candidate Hisham El-Bastawisi wins his bid to succeed Mubarak.

Egyptian Candidate Threatens Israel with Iranian Axis

Security Forces, Demonstrators Clash in Cairo

At least 130 injured as Egyptian armed forces and protesters, including hardline Islamists, clash in Cairo.

Security Forces, Demonstrators Clash in Cairo

Egypt Kills 5 Protesters Three Weeks before Election

Violence returns to Cairo as plain-clothed security officers killed five protesters less than three weeks before presidential elections.

Egypt Kills 5 Protesters Three Weeks before Election

Cairo: Military Deploys as Clashes Kill 20

Egypt's military rulers and pro-democracy protesters sparred over who sparked a series of deadly clashes that has left 20 protesters dead

Cairo: Military Deploys as Clashes Kill 20

Egyptian Protesters Call Saudis 'Israeli'

Mob that stormed Saudi embassy in Cairo drew Star of David, wrote "Israel" on walls.

Egyptian Protesters Call Saudis 'Israeli'

Egypt: Thousands Protest in Cairo's Tahrir Square

Tens of thousands of protesters pack Cairo's Tahrir Square, demand an end to military rule.

Egypt: Thousands Protest in Cairo's Tahrir Square

Sinai Terrorism Heats Up, Kills 2 Egyptian Soldiers

Terrorism is on the rise in the Sinai Peninsula, with two Egyptian soldiers paying the ultimate price on Sunday.

Sinai Terrorism Heats Up, Kills 2 Egyptian Soldiers

Israeli Ambassador Quits Egypt Over Gaza

Israel's ambassador to Egypt has quit Cairo six months after the embassy was attacked by paid rioters, expelled by Islamists over Gaza.

Israeli Ambassador Quits Egypt Over Gaza

Egypt Seizes Weapon from Gun-Carrying Israeli Diplomat

Cairo officials seized the gun of an Israeli diplomat who carried it on an Air Sinai flight rather than depend on Egyptian protection.

Egypt Seizes Weapon from Gun-Carrying Israeli Diplomat

Top Al Qaeda Commander, Wanted for 9/11, Caught in Cairo

Egyptian security officials have caught senior international Al Qaeda terrorist Saif al-Adel, wanted by the US in connection with 9/11.

Top Al Qaeda Commander, Wanted for 9/11, Caught in Cairo

US Pro-Democracy Workers on Trial in Egypt

Despite US pressure, Egypt is adamant; the new government is determined to put on trial 19 American pro-democracy NGO workers.

US Pro-Democracy Workers on Trial in Egypt

Abbas in Cairo for Hamas Talks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal are in Cairo as the formation of a unity government remains uncertain.

Abbas in Cairo for Hamas Talks

Trial to End for Egypt's Former President Hosni Mubarak

The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, accused of the murders of protesters in the 2011 Arab Spring revolt, ends Wednesday.

Trial to End for Egypt's Former President Hosni Mubarak

US, Egyptian Military Chiefs Set for Talks

The head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff is set to meet with the head of Egypt's ruling Supreme Military Council a travel ban on Americans.

US, Egyptian Military Chiefs Set for Talks

Egyptian Protests Enter Day Four, Revolution 'Take 3' ?

Protests in the Egyptian capital have entered a fourth day as demonstrators express their ire -- again -- at the slow pace of reforms.

Egyptian Protests Enter Day Four, Revolution 'Take 3' ?






























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