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Egypt vigilantes hang 2 thieves by feet in public

March 17, 2013
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Egypt vigilantes hang 2 thieves by feet in public

EDS NOTE GRAPHIC CONTENT -- Egyptian men surround the bodies of two men who were beaten and hung by vigilantes after being accused of theft in Samanod, about 55 miles (90 kilometers) north of Cairo, Egypt, Sunday March 17, 2013. Egyptian vigilantes beat two men accused of stealing a motorized rickshaw, then stripped them half-naked…

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Video of police abuse stokes anger in Egypt

February 2, 2013
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Egyptian riot police beat a man, after stripping him, and before dragging him into a police van, during clashes next to the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. Protesters denouncing Egypt's Islamist president hurled stones and firebombs through the gates of his palace gates on Friday, clashing with security forces who fired…

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Islamist-leaning draft constitution divides Egypt

December 10, 2012
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Islamist-leaning draft constitution divides Egypt

Egyptian men stand near Arabic writing on a wall in Arabic that reads, "down with the leader's rule, no to the Muslim Brotherhood," in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Egypt's liberal opposition has called for more protests on Sunday after the president made concessions overnight that fell short of their demands…

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Egypt sends gunships after border attack killed 16

August 6, 2012
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Egypt sends gunships after border attack killed 16

In this Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 photo, Egyptians stand outside the El Arish hospital, after an attack which Egypt and Israel blamed on Islamist militants from the Hamas-run Gaza Strip in Egypt's northern Sinai Peninsula. Israeli intelligence services had reports of an impending attack from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and therefore were able to thwart the…

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Egyptians protest military rule in Tahrir

April 20, 2012
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Ahead of elections, Egyptians protest military rule By the CNN Wire StaffApril 20, 2012 -- Updated 1225 GMT (2025 HKT) Widespread protests over Egypt electionSTORY HIGHLIGHTSA familiar scene unfolds Friday in Cairo's Tahrir Square Thousands of Egyptians protest against the military rule Many are concerned Egypt's generals will cling to power Elections are scheduled for…

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10 of 23 Egyptian candidates disqualified

April 14, 2012
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10 Egyptian presidential candidates disqualifiedFrom Mohamed Fadel Fahmy, For CNNApril 14, 2012 -- Updated 2102 GMT (0502 HKT)Khairat el-Shater, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate, is awaiting a court decision regarding his eligibility.STORY HIGHLIGHTSMuslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat el-Shater is among the disqualified Former Vice President Omar Suleiman also is disqualified Hazem Abu Ismael, the ultra-conservative Islamist, is…

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Israel has few options for rocket fire from Egypt

April 5, 2012
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Israel has few options for rocket fire from Egypt

Israeli police stand next to a rocket that landed in the resort town of Eilat, southern Israel, early Thursday, April 5, 2012. At least one rocket hit Eilat near the Egyptian and Jordanian borders Thursday, Israeli police said, causing no injuries. Police spokesperson said the rocket was likely launched from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. (AP Photo/Yehuda…

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Date set for Egyptian presidential vote

February 29, 2012
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Egyptian presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh was carjacked and beaten by masked gunmen.STORY HIGHLIGHTSThe election commission head announces the dates on national television Under the announced schedule, the final outcome will be known June 21 The ruling military council has said it intends to hand over authority by the end of June The newly…

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Uneasy Egypt, one year after Mubarak

February 12, 2012
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A woman joins other students in front of the Cairo University during a protest against the military rulers of Egypt on Saturday.STORY HIGHLIGHTSLittle progress, but hope remains, activist says Activists kick off a general strike on the anniversary An American student is arrested for inciting people to protest America's top military official meets with Egyptian…

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Unease 1 year after Mubarak ouster

February 11, 2012
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A woman joins other students in front of the Cairo University during a protest against the military rulers of Egypt on Saturday.STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: An American student is arrested for inciting people to protest Activists kick off a general strike on the anniversary America's top military official meets with Egyptian brass Egypt's decision to prosecute Americans…

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