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Mubarak Sentenced to Life in Prison

Although the trial was widely criticized for failing to take stock of 30 years of political violence and corruption under Mr. Mubarak, the ruling...

Egypt Presidential Election May Prove Polarizing, Not Unifying

But a boycott could seriously affect whether Egyptians view the new president as a symbol of unity or as a figure imposed, in the...

For Egypt’s Coptic Christians, No Easy Choice

Her husband was severely injured, later succumbing to his wounds.  He was one of 23 people killed in the attack.  The government accused Islamic...

Two American Tourists Kidnapped in Egypt

The father of one of the men asked ABC News not to report the names of the men. "We're hoping and praying for their...

Egyptians Face a Stark Choice in Presidential Election

But in a sign of just how destabilizing the presidential runoff may be, hundreds of men burst into Shafiq’s campaign headquarters on a tree-lined...

Islamists in Egypt Blame Christians for Voting

Many Islamists, fearing Shafik if he comes to power, especially after vowing to bring back order and security within one month of his election,...

Brotherhood’s Success in Polls Masks Setback

"I voted for them in parliament, but after that they didn't even pay us a visit," said Mona Mahmoud, expressing a common voter complaint...

Copts Imprisoned Over Unrest

The bus driver had apparently complained about a speed bump outside the home and was allegedly beaten by the security guards. The man, unnamed...

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