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Egypt dissolved parliament

Egypt's military rulers claim to be in control of government after top court rules it has dissolved parliament. Ref. CNN

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Egypt court orders to dissolve parliament, requiring new election:

Egypt's highest court says recent election was unconstitutional; court also allows Mubarak's last prime minister Ahmed Shafik to run for presidency. Ref. Source 4

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The Muslim Brotherhood claims its candidate, Mohamed Morsi, has defeated Ahmed Shafik to become Egypt's president.

The Islamist group said that 97% of all votes had been cast, though a count on the state-run Al-Ahram news website -- while showing Morsi ahead in the race -- suggested that millions more votes still needed to be counted. Ref. CNN

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Mohamed Morsi & Muslim Brotherhood Win

Muslim Brotherhood-backed candidate Mohamed Morsi won Egypt's presidential election, the Supreme Presidential Elections Commission announced Sunday. Ref. CNN

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Defying military rulers, Egypt's parliament convenes -- for five minutes:

Egypt's Islamist-dominated parliament opened a new front in the country's leadership showdowns Tuesday by meeting in defiance of orders that disbanded the chamber and brought President Mohammed Morsi in conflict with both the powerful military and the highest court. Ref. Source 7

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Egypt's new cabinet to be dominated by technocrats:

The list of 18 nominees released Wednesday includes mostly low-profile technocrats and officials who served under ousted president Hosni Mubarak. Ref. Source 4

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Mursi takes Egypt from generals, but raises fears of new dictatorship:

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi's decision to remove defense minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Army Chief-of-Staff Sami Annan and several other commanders from their posts has brought full civilian rule to the country but raised fears of possible abuse of power and a return to dictatorship. Ref. Source 1

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Egypt president names mainly Islamist adviser team


Egypt's Islamist president Mohammed Morsi today named a team of 21 advisers and aides that includes three women and two Christians and a large number of Islamist-leaning figures, backing off campaign promises to appoint a Christian...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Islam