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Government accuses 'outlawed groups' of infiltrating youth protests
Egypt’s ruling party, the NDP, has accused outlawed groups of riding the wave of youth protests and disseminating false rumours about the party's leaders.
Four dead, dozens injured in Suez
Police and civilians clashed in Suez for the second day in a row
Egypt govt orders release of 259 detained protesters
Prosecutor orders the release of 259 protesters arrested during Tuesday's nationwide demonstrations
Detained protestors stuck in courthouse limbo
Detainees are haphazardly accused of varying offenses, some formally charged while many remain unidentified
A day of anger and revolt, but now what?
Why did Tuesday's protests escalate, what was different about them, and will we see change anytime soon?
Reporter's first hand account of Egypt police brutality
Ahram Online reporter Lina Wardani was arrested, beaten and dragged away in a shielded pickup truck by police last night. She gives a first person account of her experience.
Social media blockage during Egypt protests
Egypt's second 'day of anger' sees a large scale internet clamp-down, as Facebook, like Twitter on Tuesday, falls prey to government attempts to stifle nationwide communication and protest
Cairo witnesses a second 'day of anger'
Downtown Cairo Wednesday saw scenes of further anger against the regime as protesters attempted to retake the city centre, only to be dispersed by a heavy security presence
In Egypt, nationwide protests planned for January 28
A 'Friday for Martyrs and Political prisoners" is scheduled for tomorrow, after noon prayers. Tens of thousands are expected to turn out  
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  • On Egypt's second day of protests, Cairo in a state of chaos
  • Cairo witnesses a second 'day of anger'
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    ElBaradei to join protests
    Egypt is important ally, says White House official
    Press Secretary Gibbs, stating the US recognizes the rights of Egyptians to express themselves, also called on people to abstain from violence

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    Reform campaigner ElBaradei plans return to Egypt
    Once-presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei, now remote 'reform' campaigner, plans to return to Cairo today as unprecedented anti-government demonstrations ensue for the third day in a row
    Building collapses in Dar El Salam
    Three bodies removed from rubble
    1,000 held as Egypt activists call for more protests
    Security official says that at least 1000 people have been detained since the nationwide protests began on Tuesday

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