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Egypt
Prosecutors ordered an investigation into opposition leaders over allegations that they planned to overthrow the government. An Islamist group in Sinai threatened to launch a crusade against drug use and cigarette smoking. Two ministers resigned over economic reforms.
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Egypt
Egypt’s election committee announced that the referendum had approved a new constitution. President Morsi signed the constitution into law. A Freedom and Justice Party official said a cabinet reshuffle is likely.
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Egypt
Egypt opposition faces reality of rising Islamist power
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Afghanistan
Afghans seek policewoman’s motive for killing US contractor
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Egyptian forces intercept 17 rockets headed for Gaza
On Monday, an attempt to smuggle 17 short-range rockets into Gaza was foiled by Egyptian security forces.
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Egypt
The Egyptian Army in northern Sinai thwarted an attempt to smuggle rockets into Gaza. Demonstrations were held in Cairo denouncing alleged rigging of the constitutional referendum. Egyptian judges began investigating the allegations.
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Egypt
As Egypt Constitution Passes, New Fights Lie Ahead
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Egypt
As Egypt Constitution Passes, New Fights Lie Ahead
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Egypt
Egyptian voters approved a new constitution, preliminary results showing 64% voted in favor. Opposition groups claimed election fraud and said that they would continue their protests. An opposition coalition said it would form a single political party.
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Egypt
Egyptian Vote on Constitution Sets Up New Stage of Factions’ Struggle
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Egypt
Egypt held its final round of voting on a draft constitution. Egypt’s Vice President announced his resignation. President Morsi appointed 90 members to the 279-member Shura Council.
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Al Qaeda
Al-Qaeda seeks foothold in Libya
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Egypt
Al-Azhar mosque at heart of concerns over Islamist turn in Egypt
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Egypt
In Islamist Bastion, Support Ebbs for Egypt’s Brotherhood
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Egypt
Demonstrations over Egypt’s new constitution turned violent. Supporters and opponents in Alexandria hurled stones, injuring 58 people. Police fired tear gas and wielded batons to separate the groups.
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Egypt
Egypt’s chief public prosecutor, appointed by President Morsi and forced to resign earlier this week by opposition protests, retracted his resignation. The controversy further heightens tensions between Muslim Brotherhood groups and the opposition ahead of Egypt’s second round of voting for a new draft constitution.
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Report: Al Qaeda emir’s hand in Egypt and Syria
Die Welt, a German daily, has published an account that jibes with The Long War Journal’s reporting on the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi.
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Al Qaeda
Sahel insecurity poses global threat, study finds
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Egypt
US treads warily as political turmoil in Egypt drags on
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Egypt
A top elections official overseeing the referendum on a draft constitution resigned. Islamist groups planned a mass protest ahead of the second round of the referendum this weekend.
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Egypt
Opponents resumed protests over a draft constitution. Egypt’s public prosecutor, appointed by President Morsi, resigned.
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Egypt
Tunisia: Islamists lose popular trust
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Egypt
Egypt’s judges moved to boycott the second round of voting in the constitutional referendum. Opposition leaders called for protests on Tuesday over alleged polling violations in the first round.
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Egypt
In the first of two rounds of voting, Egyptians voted in favor of a new constitution pushed by Islamist factions. Egypt’s main opposition coalition alleged vote rigging.
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Egypt
Referendum on constitution reveals a deeply divided Egypt
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Egypt
Egypt Islamists Expect Approval of Constitution
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Egypt
Syria war fuels Christian flight from Middle East
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Egypt
Egyptians went to the polls to vote for a new constitution. New Islamist groups are emerging in Alexandria, including Hazemoun, the Third Islamist Current, and the Salafi Front.
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Egypt
A guide to what is next for Egypt after the constitutional vote
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Egypt
As Egypt Prepares To Vote, Only One Side Seems Organized
