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# Egypt

Update: Morsi ‘no longer in charge of country’ – reports

Egypt’s army has suspended the constitution and announced early presidential elections.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 8:10 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 8:53 AM

# Morsi

16 murdered in Egypt but President Morsi refuses to step down

Today is the deadline that has been set by the army for the president to meet the “people’s demands” and step down or have a solution imposed on him.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 7:37 AM

# Egypt

Egyptian protesters call for President Morsi to "leave, leave, leave"

Protesters have been gathering in Tahrir Square in Cairo, demanding Morsi be ousted from his role as President of Egypt.

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Jun 30th 2013, 2:47 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…

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Jun 30th 2013, 8:47 AM

# Port Said

Egypt court confirms 21 death sentences over football riot

Five other defendants received life sentences over the deadly football riot in Port Said last year.

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Mar 9th 2013, 9:40 AM

# Egypt

Egyptian killed as protest targets Morsi's palace

The 23-year-old was shot dead as protesters clashed with police.

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Feb 2nd 2013, 8:57 AM

# Egypt

Egypt: 31 dead after football riot verdict

Riots took place in several cities across the country yesterday following the sentencing to death of 21 people for riots at a football game last year.

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Jan 27th 2013, 10:06 AM

# Egypt

Egypt: 19 killed as train carrying troops derails

A train carrying military conscripts derailed southwest of Cairo, killing 19 people and wounding 107.

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Jan 15th 2013, 10:58 AM

# Egypt

Egyptian referendum: Pro-Constitution side claims narrow win

The Muslim Brotherhood says the Yes vote won 57-43 in yesterday’s votes, but the referendum is not finished yet.

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Dec 16th 2012, 9:24 AM

# Egypt

Divided Egypt votes on new constitution

International watchdogs have expressed reservations about the draft due to loopholes they say could be used to weaken human rights, including those of women, and the independence of the judiciary.

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Dec 15th 2012, 9:19 AM

# Egypt

Egypt braces for rival protests

The demonstrations in Cairo come over a bitterly divisive referendum on a new constitution.

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Dec 11th 2012, 9:37 AM

# Egypt

Egypt: Opposition mulls next step after Morsi gives up expanded powers

President Mohamed Morsi has annulled the decree which gave him wide-ranging powers but the referendum on a controversial draft constitution will go ahead this coming week.

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Dec 9th 2012, 9:16 AM

# tensions

Tanks deployed at Egypt presidential palace after clashes

Five demonstrators died overnight as supporters and opponents of president Mohamed Morsi fought outside the presidential palace.

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Dec 6th 2012, 8:46 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Nov 28th 2012, 8:46 AM

# Egypt

Pics: Clashes as Egyptians take to Tahrir Square in their thousands... again

Egyptian police fired tear gas at protesters camped out in the Cairo square this morning as demonstrations against a power grab by President Mohamed Morsi took place across the country.

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Nov 28th 2012, 8:00 AM

# Crash

47 children dead in Egypt after train crashes into bus

The children, all aged between four and six, were on a trip organised by their nursery this morning.

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Nov 17th 2012, 9:30 AM

# Cairo

Pharaonic princess's tomb found near Cairo

Inscriptions on the four limestone pillars at the tomb indicate that the princess is the daughter of King Men Salbo.

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Nov 3rd 2012, 4:45 PM

# Coptic Christians

Egypt's Coptic Christians vote to elect new Pope

Pope Shenuda III died in March – leaving a dangerous vacuum as the Coptic Church deals with the post-Mubarak era.

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Oct 29th 2012, 4:34 PM

# In Pictures

Filmmaker questioned as protests continue over anti-Islamic movie

Meanwhile, Al Qaeda has called for more attacks on US embassies.

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Sep 15th 2012, 6:27 PM

# Protests

Egyptian leaders call off nationwide protest against anti-Islamic film

The Muslim Brotherhood had called for demonstrations across Egypt, but the British and German embassies in Sudan are targeted.

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Sep 14th 2012, 2:04 PM

# Islamists

Man killed as armed mob attacks US embassies in Libya and Egypt over film

Islamists stormed the embassies to protest a film deemed offensive to Islam.

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Sep 12th 2012, 8:14 AM

# Egypt

Egypt: State media reports Hosni Mubarak to be 'clinically dead'

The State-run MENA says the 84-year-old former President’s heart has “stopped beating” and will not respond to defibrillation.

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Jun 19th 2012, 10:43 PM

# Egypt

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood claim election win as army accused of 'coup'

Mohammed Mursi has claimed victory in the presidential election but the sweeping powers that the military have given themselves may render him toothless.

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Jun 18th 2012, 11:23 AM

# Eygpt

Egypt worried as parliament dissolved, elections begin

Many voters are stuck between a rock and a hard place as they go to the polls today.

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Jun 16th 2012, 7:00 PM

# Egypt

Egypt: Supreme Court's call for parliament dissolution sparks outcry

Activists accused the military of a ‘soft coup’ after a court decision also paved the way for a former ally of the deposed president Hosni Mubarak to run in the presidential run-off this weekend.

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Jun 14th 2012, 8:40 PM

# Mubarak

Mubarak slipping in and out of consciousness as condition worsens

The former Egyptian president’s health is reported to have rapidly deteriorated since his trial.

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Jun 11th 2012, 4:08 PM

# Egypt

Crowds gather in Egypt's Tahrir Square as protests continue

Demonstrations in the aftermath of the trial of former president Hosni Mubarak continued today as the ex-dictator’s health was reported to have deteriorated further.

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Jun 5th 2012, 9:26 PM

# Egypt

Protests in Tahrir Square continue after verdicts in Mubarak trial

The verdict in the trial of the country’s former president has sparked nationwide outrage after six of his security chiefs where acquitted.

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Jun 4th 2012, 2:40 PM

# Egypt

Hosni Mubarak sentenced to life in jail – but immediately vows to appeal

Hosni Mubarak, 84, will spend the rest of his life in jail for conspiring to kill those who demonstrated against him.

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Jun 2nd 2012, 11:15 AM

# Egypt

Anger in Egypt: riots in Cairo over election results

The HQ of run-off election candidate – and former PM – Ahmad Shafiq was set on fire by angry protesters.

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May 29th 2012, 9:19 AM

# Egypt

Saudi Arabia closes embassy in Egypt following protests

The embassy in Cairo has been closed sue to protests over a detained Egyptian human rights lawyer.

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Apr 28th 2012, 5:15 PM

# Winning

McGee inspires Ireland to playoff win in Cairo

Ireland avoided relegation in Cairo today, largely thanks to the Dubliner’s performances.

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Apr 9th 2012, 7:34 PM

# Egypt

In pictures: An aerial tour of Cairo's pyramids

Incredible images taken over Giza’s pyramids and the Sphinx by Russian photography group.

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Mar 25th 2012, 8:45 AM

# Egypt

Egypt's military investigates activists including ex-Google executive

A dozen leading activists are being accused of inciting hatred against the military and trying to overthrow the government.

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Mar 8th 2012, 7:31 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest stories – plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.

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Feb 11th 2012, 8:07 PM

# Egypt

Foreign NGO workers facing trial in Egypt

The US has warned that it could reconsider its funding to Egypt over pressure on Americans NGOs and staff.

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Feb 5th 2012, 5:59 PM

# Egypt

Two shot dead as soccer riot sparks new round of violence in Egypt

They were the first to die in clashes that erupted around the country after a riot at a soccer stadium killed 74 on Wednesday as sports violence spiraled into a new political crisis for Egypt.

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Feb 3rd 2012, 8:28 AM

# Egypt

Three days of mourning after at least 74 killed in Egyptian soccer clashes

Fans invaded the pitch after a match between two of the country’s biggest football clubs Al-Masry and Al-Ahly.There are conflicting reports as to what caused the violence.

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Feb 2nd 2012, 7:56 AM

# family history

Researchers find cancer in ancient Egyptian mummy

Researchers say the discovery in the 2,200-year-old mummy is the second oldest known case of prostate cancer.

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Jan 29th 2012, 3:57 PM