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Illustrative: the Egyptian parliament. (AP/Asmaa Waguih)
July 9, 2012, 5:17 pm
Egypt court says Morsi can’t revive dissolved parliament
Moves sets up showdown between new president and Mubarak-appointed judges
Egypt's parliament in session. (photo credit: AP/Ahmed Gomaa)
June 26, 2012, 5:13 pm
Egyptian court rules military police can’t arrest civilians
Decision comes shortly after same court delays ruling on dissolution of parliament
An Egyptian protester chants slogans against presidential candidate Ahmed Safiq during a demonstration against the Supreme Constitutional Court rulings in Alexandria, Egypt. (photo credit: AP)
June 15, 2012, 10:01 pm
Muslim Brotherhood urges voters to say ‘no’ to old regime at the ballot box this weekend
Amid confusion and controversy over court's dissolution of parliament, Islamic presidential candidate pledges to work with the military
Mohamed ElBaradei (photo credit: Remy Steinegger/courtesy World Economic Forum)
From the WebJune 14, 2012, 9:37 pm
Ex-IAEA chief warns of Egyptian dictatorship after presidential elections
Al Ahram: ElBaradei says presidential polls held in absence of parliament and constitution would give Egypt's next president near-dictatorial powers
Egypt's parliament in session. (photo credit: AP/Ahmed Gomaa)
June 11, 2012, 2:34 am
Egyptian liberals walk out of constitution meeting
Secular lawmakers claim Islamists are trying to dominate the drafting panel
An Egyptian protester waves the national flag in Tahrir Square in Cairo (photo credit: Amr Nabil/AP)
June 9, 2012, 5:34 pm
Egypt’s head of parliament vows nonpartisanship in drafting of new constitution
Islamists will make up half of constitutional panel per agreement between military leaders and 22 political parties
Egyptian women protest in Egypt's Tahrir Square June 5 (photo credit: AP Photo/Manu Brabo)
June 7, 2012, 8:28 pm
UN sword looms over Syria
While Hosni Mubarak wilts in prison, international community may step up pressure against the Assad regime
By Elhanan Miller
An Egyptian protester carries the image of Mubarak and his aides in a Cairo protest (photo credit: AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
June 6, 2012, 1:13 pm
Russia changes course on Syria
Egypt's military challenges the parliament to draft a new constitution, and Turkey uses religion to buy Kurdish loyalty
By Elhanan Miller
An Egyptian woman votes Wednesday, the first day of the presidential election, in a polling station in Alexandria. (photo credit: Khalil Hamra/AP)
May 24, 2012, 11:40 am
After 30 years of Mubarak, new Egyptian president will face a tall order of demands
Two days into first free elections, people dream of someone who 'is nothing like Mubarak'
By Sarah El Deeb
Egyptian protesters remove barbed wire blocking the road during a rally demanding the release of fellow activists (photo credit: AP/Nasser Nasser)
May 7, 2012, 2:11 am
Egyptian parliament curbs use of military courts
More than 10,000 civilians have been referred to tribunals since Mubarak's fall
May 3, 2012, 11:43 pm
Egypt’s junta renews vow to give up power
Vows to hand over government to civilians in two months, after presidential elections
Saad el-Katatni, the speaker of Egypt's dissolved Islamist-dominated parliament (photo credit: AP)
April 29, 2012, 9:37 pm
Egyptian junta to form new government
Field Marshal Tantawi's announcement comes hours after Islamists suspend parliament in protest of political stagnation
By AP and TOI staff
Posters of Egyptian presidential candidates in a Tahrir Square rally last month (photo credit: AP/Nasser Nasser)
April 24, 2012, 7:12 pm
New anti-Mubarak law could disqualify fourth Egyptian presidential candidate
Ahmad Shafiq may be the newest victim of a law intended to remove members of the old regime from politics
By Elhanan Miller
Supporters of Omar Suleiman kiss a T-shirt with his image (photo credit: AP/Amr Nabil)
April 13, 2012, 12:49 am
I joined race to prevent a religious state, says former Egyptian VP
Omar Suleiman's comments come as parliament backs a bill that aims to block his presidential candidacy
April 4, 2012, 9:24 pm
Egypt’s constitutional panel in crisis over ‘Islamist domination’
More than 20 members representing different political groups storm out of meeting
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