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A protester, opposing Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi, throws a Molotov cocktail at a riot police vehicle during clashes in front of the Security Directorate in Port Said, March 5, 2013. Source: REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Mursi Considers Military Option for Port Said

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 6, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Egypt’s President Mursi is considering turning security in the troubled city of Port Said over to the Egyptian army, according to reports. The city has been beset by violence since Sunday, when riots erupted on Sunday after the news that 39...

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Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi speaks during a news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (not pictured) after their meeting at Presidential Palace “Qasr Al Quba” in Cairo February 7, 2013. (REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh)

Egypt: A Difficult Learning Curve

by Amir Taheri | Feb 1, 2013 | Opinion

Entering its second year, the uprising that brought down President Mubarak is still trying to define itself. Would it evolve into full-fledged revolution with ALL the risks involved? Or will it be a parenthesis between two military regimes? Judging by events of the...

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Image grab taken from NILE TV shows Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi giving an address on January 27, 2013 (AFP PHOTO)

Crisis in Egypt Continues

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 28, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat–Protesters and police in Egypt continue to clash for a fifth day, despite a presidential state of emergency declaration in three provinces hit hardest by the violence. Yesterday, Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi declared a month-long state of...

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Egyptians react in the Egyptian canal city of Port Said on January 26, 2013 (AFP PHOTO/STR)

Deadly Clashes in Egypt Continue

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 27, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat- Clashes between rioters and police in Egypt’s Port Said have killed At least 32 people, while another 41 were killed in separate anti-government clashes in the capital Cairo. Protesters in Port Said were enraged by the death sentences handed to...