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Egypt
Government cracks down on internet access while activists look to take the 'day of anger' beyond Tuesday
One day after mass demonstrations, EU foreign affairs chief calls on 'Egyptian authorities to respect and to protect the right of Egyptian citizen to manifest their political aspirations'
The identities of all three Egyptian protesters killed during clashes in Suez Tuesday have been confirmed, with hundreds more injured across the country
Egyptian Ministry of Interior bans further anti-governmental protests
In a speech Tuesday night, the Wafd Party's chairman called for the formation of a 'saviour government' to alleviate the woes of the Egyptian people, as the party decided to take part in the 'day of anger
Protests broke out across the nation, with demonstrations reported in several locations in Cairo, as well as in northern and southern governorates  
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The Wafd was late to announce its official position on Egypt's 'Day of Anger,' but now that it finally has, it's given rise to speculations regarding its continued alliance with the regime

Police used tear gas canisters, water canons and rubber bullets against thousands of Egyptians protesting Tuesday in Tahrir Square

The ruling party "is obliged" to revisit its parliamentary elections strategy, says member

Churches in Egypt tell the Coptic Community not to take part in Police Day protests

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Six decades ago Egyptian police fought and died for Egypt's freedom, today protesters are taking to the streets to voice their anger against the state and demand freedom

The area surrounding the Citadel was turned on Wednesday night into the scene of another round of clashes between Copts and the police

Egypt's opposition parties demand that the government take the attack on the Two Saints Church seriously and work to uproot the underlying causes of current sectarian tensions

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Trial of activists involved in protests for solidarity with Copts following the New Year's Eve attack was postponed after today's hearing

The 2010-2015 parliament will have a sweeping NDP majority

The legally imposed limit on campaign spending of LE100,000 is proving little more than wishful thinking, what with the cost of billboards, TV adds and thugs for hire

President Hosni Mubarak hails the NDP for its sweeping majority in the parliamentary elections, as well as the performance of the Higher Council for Elections

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