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Egypt’s Islamists gear up to challenge army
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The View From The Gulf: America’s Quiet Go-between Speaks
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Concerned over its deteriorating public image, Egypt’s military sacked the general in charge of media affairs. The US Embassy in Cairo sheltered three US citizens to protect them from arrest by Egyptian authorities investigating US-sponsored nongovernmental organizations.
Islamist Egyptian MP calls for Zawahiri’s return
Aboud al Zomor, who served as Egyptian Islamic Jihad’s first emir and was jailed for his role in Anwar Sadat’s assassination, said that Ayman al Zawahiri is no threat to Egypt and should be given safe haven.
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Islamists, protesters scuffle at at Egypt rally
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Hamas quietly quits Syria as violence continues
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Egypt Bans LaHood, Other Americans From Leaving
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Six Americans who work for organizations promoting democracy in Egypt were barred from leaving the country, prompting an angry response from the US.
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Islamists, liberals square off in Egypt’s Tahrir
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Bombs in the Sinai Desert Fuel Israel Fence-Building on Border With Egypt
Ansar al Jihad swears allegiance to al Qaeda’s emir
“We give you allegiance for obedience in good and bad, in difficulty and ease,” Ansar al Jihad told Ayman al Zawahiri in a statement released on the Internet.
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The head of Egypt’s ruling military council said the country’s state of emergency decree would be lifted. The decree had been in place since 1981.
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In Egypt, Signs of Accord Between Military Council and Islamists
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As region changes, Hamas movement shifts
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With parliament opening, Egypt’s Brotherhood strikes a cautious tone over Islamic agenda
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Islamist parties won the elections for the Egyptian parliament. The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party won 47 percent of the seats and the hardline Salafi al-Nour party won 24 percent.
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Islamists secure top spot in new Egypt parliament
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Islamist set to be Egypt’s new parliament speaker
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An agreement was reached between the political parties to install a Muslim Brotherhood leader as speaker of the newly elected parliament. The Islamist parties won 69% of the seats in parliament.
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Brotherhood claim 46 percent of Egypt parliament
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Salafi leader offers Egypt army a safe exit
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Muslim Brotherhood Backs Egyptian Military’s Transition Date
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Islamist parties won more than two-thirds of the seats in the parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results. The Muslim Brotherhood has won 41 percent of the seats, while the Salifist Al Nour party won an estimated 20 percent.
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Latest Egypt vote brings Islamists closer to win
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After Shalit, Israel Changing Prisoner Exchange Rules
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US Reverses Policy in Reaching Out to Muslim Brotherhood
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In final leg of vote, Egypt’s Islamists eye majority
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Egyptians headed for the polls in the third and final round of parliamentary elections. The Islamist Muslim Brotherhood party is expected to extend its lead.
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In Egypt, Islamic scholar casts a skeptical eye toward the future
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Egypt Promises to End Crackdown on Nonprofits After Outcry From US and Europe