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Egypt’s Morsi escalates crisis, raising fears of a ‘second revolution’
Egypt
The Islamist-dominated committee writing the new constitution voted to approve a first draft. The committee aimed to pre-empt a court ruling that could dissolve their panel and defuse tensions over President Morsi’s grant of new powers.
Palestinian Territories
UN set to implicitly recognize Palestinian state, despite threats
Canada
Canadian sentenced to death in Egypt over anti-Islam film says he fears kidnapping
Egypt
Islamists Vow Demonstrations in Support of Morsi
European Union
Germany Wants EU to Launch Initiative to Stop Gaza Weapons Smuggling.
Egypt
Egypt learns the art of politics amid protests challenging Morsi’s decree
Egypt
In Egypt and Tunisia, Salafis move from prisons to parliaments
Egypt
Morsi may have misjudged Egypt’s tolerance of authoritarianism
Egypt
Protests against President Morsi continued for a second day. Muslim Brotherhood and Salafist parties called for a “million man” rally to support Morsi for Saturday. The committee writing the new constitution said it could complete a draft soon. A court sentenced seven Egyptian Copts to death in absentia for participating in an anti-Islamic video.
Al Qaeda
Sunni Leaders Gaining Clout in Mideast
Egypt
A massive demonstration was staged in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to protest President Morsi’s assumption of sweeping new powers. By evening, the crowd had grown to 200,000. Morsi’s supporters canceled a planned rally, citing the need to “defuse tension.”
Ansar al Sharia Egypt founder ‘honored to be an extension of al Qaeda’
During an interview with a Cairo-based publication in late October, Ahmed Ashush repeatedly praised and defended al Qaeda. Ashush also said, “We are at war with the United States and Israel.”
Mujahideen Shura Council: We are not truly a party to the ceasefire with Israel
The Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem has released a statement on the Israeli Operation Pillar of Defense to jihadist forums. According to the group, it is not truly a party to the ceasefire agreement currently in place.
Egypt
From Man Who Insulted Muhammad, No Regret
Hamas
Official: Hamas will seek more weapons
Egypt
In Egypt, president’s power grab unites those who once battled over Mubarak
Egypt
Egypt at a Crossroads after Morsi Grants Himself Sweeping Powers
Egypt
President Morsi negotiated with the judiciary over his seizure of extended powers; no agreement was reached. Morsi’s justice minister argued for a retreat, and three other senior advisers resigned. The State Council’s Administrative Court said it would consider legal challenges next week.
Egypt
Egyptian armed forces deny deployment of US troops in Sinai
Egypt
Will Mursi’s Egypt become a new Iran?
Egypt
Protesters clashed with police in Cairo for a third day over President Morsi’s grant of new powers. The Muslim Brotherhood called for demonstrations to show support for the president. Morsi said his new powers would be “temporary” and that he wanted dialogue. Egypt’s stock index fell 10%.
Egypt
Jama’a al-Islamiya leader: Islamists, regime may try to assassinate liberals
Egypt
Egyptian shares tumble over Morsi decree
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.
Pakistan
Islamic revolution will soon be future of Pakistan: JI
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.
Egypt
Burst Of Protest In Egypt But No Revolution, Yet
Egypt
Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi proves a deft, adroit and ruthless leader