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Egypt
Egyptian shares tumble over Morsi decree
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Explosions at Sinai security bases, militants suspected
Militants are suspected to be behind two separate explosions at security bases in the Sinai that took place on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
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Pakistan
Islamic revolution will soon be future of Pakistan: JI
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Egypt
The Supreme Judicial Council criticized a decree by President Morsi granting himself power over the judiciary, calling it an “unprecedented assault.” Opponents called for large-scale demonstrations on Tuesday. Judges called for a national strike. In Alexandria, all work was suspended in courts and prosecution offices.
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Egypt
Burst Of Protest In Egypt But No Revolution, Yet
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Egypt
Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi proves a deft, adroit and ruthless leader
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Egypt
Analysis: With Mideast cease-fire, US pins hopes on Egypt’s new Islamist government
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Egypt
Crisis over president’s powers exposes Egypt divisions
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Egypt
President Morsi issued a decree granting himself broad new powers over the judiciary. The action sparked mass demonstrations across the country by both protesters and supporters. Protesters attacked the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Alexandria. Morsi defended his new powers.
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Egypt
Islamic Jihad: Gaza ceasefire not end of battle
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Egypt
Egypt’s President Morsi takes sweeping new powers
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Gaza-based Salafi jihadists conduct joint rocket attacks, Sinai jihadists suppressed
The Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem and the Army of Islam claimed to have carried out joint rocket attacks against Israel in the past couple of days. Meanwhile, the efforts of Sinai-based Salafi jihadists to join the recent fighting appear to have been suppressed.
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Hamas
Palestinian Authority sidelined in Hamas-Israel conflict
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Israel
Turkey, With Anti-Israel Stance, Sidelined as Mideast Broker
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Egypt
Analysis of Hamas Military Capability After Six-Day Conflict With Israel
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Ansar al Sharia Egypt releases founding statement
Ansar al Sharia Egypt has released a statement outlining its 16 goals. In addition to working toward the implementation of sharia law, the group says it will support the mujahideen opposed to the “Zionist-Crusader” coalition. The group is headed by Ahmed Ashush, a jihadist with longstanding ties to al Qaeda.
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Sinai jihadists reportedly travel to Gaza to join Hamas in fight against Israel
Muslim Brotherhood members from Egypt are also reported to have entered Gaza to fight as Israel pounds Hamas targets during Operation Pillar of Defense.
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Egypt
In Egypt, rage against Israel but little appetite for war
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Egypt
Border guards allowed 400 political activists to cross into Gaza. Liberal secular representatives announced their withdrawal from the committee charged with writing Egypt’s new constitution.
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Hamas
Arms With a Long Reach Help Hamas
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Egypt
Sharia tribunals on the rise in North Sinai
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Sinai jihadist group urges Egyptians to fight Israel if army won’t
In a statement released to jihadist forums, al Salafiyya al Jihadiyya has questioned why the Egyptian army is not doing more to protect Palestinians in Gaza.
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Egypt
US-Egypt relations challenged by escalating Middle East violence
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Egypt
President Morsi expressed support for Hamas, saying Egypt “will not leave Gaza on its own.” Prime Minister Qandil visited Gaza and denounced Israeli attacks.
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Hamas
Hamas, Emboldened, Tests Its Arab Alliances
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Zawahiri calls on Muslims to implement sharia
In a statement released online, al Qaeda’s emir provides several goals for Muslims to strive toward. While ignoring the toll that al Qaeda’s violence has taken inside the Muslim world, Zawahiri says that Muslims must resist the “Crusader” alliance and implement sharia law.
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Egypt
Egypt security uncovers militant group’s ‘caliphate’ plan to conquer state
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Militant tied to Red Sea resort attacks arrested, Central Security Forces camp attacked
On Monday, Egyptian authorities announced the arrest of a militant tied to the 2004 and 2005 Red Sea attacks, as well as his brother-in-law who was wanted in connection with the Nasr city terror cell.
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Tunisia
Tunisia Battles Over Pulpits and a Revolution’s Legacy
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Egypt
‘Destroy the idols,’ Egyptian jihadist calls for removal of Sphinx, Pyramids
