Muslim Brotherhood: Protests won't stop
Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Gehad El-Haddad spoke out to AC360 about president Mohamed Morsy's removal from power. El-Haddad said the military sidestepped on a democratically elected president and the group plans to stick to their principles. He also said that at the end of the day the Brotherhood is committed to a peaceful change of power.
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Pres. Morsy defies military's ultimatum
After Egypt's president refuses to step down, Cairo braces for more protester clashes. Ben Wedeman reports.
Update: 3:15 p.m. ET
Egypt's top military officer announced President Mohamed Morsy is no longer the leader of the country. In a televised address on Wednesday, Gen. Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi outlined a political road map for the country to follow. He warned the military would respond firmly to any violence.
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Egypt's military gives Morsy ultimatum
Thousands protest in Tahrir Square after Egypt's military tells the government to "meet the demands of the people."
Dad can't get kidnapped sons back
Editor's note: Tune in to AC360° at 10 p.m. ET tonight to watch the special report, "Kidnapped to Egypt: A Father's Nightmare."
Nearly 12 years ago, Michael Shannon sent his two young sons to New York for what he thought what be a weekend visit with their mother.
It would be the last time he saw either one of them.
Nermeen Khalifa, the boys' mother and Shannon's ex-wife, took the children to her home country of Egypt, where U.S. citizens have almost no rights in custody battles.
"They were out of the country before we even knew they were gone," Shannon said. "I went to the apartment to pick them up. It was like it was ransacked."
Peaceful protests turn violent in Egypt
CNN's Ben Wedeman reports from Cairo on the clashes between anti-government demonstrators and Egyptian police.
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Robin Wright: President Morsy went too far
Robin Wright and Stephen Farrell discuss the underlying causes for protests and political tension in Egypt.
Egypt's role in Gaza-Israel conflict
Egypt's prime minister met with Hamas leaders on Friday in Gaza. However, the Egyptian Cabinet chief noted that Egypt maintains the
Camp David peace accords treaty with Israel. FULL POST
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Israel and Hamas fight is a test for Egypt
The role Egypt's new government plays in the violence between Israel and Hamas could affect the outcome of the conflict.
Rep. King: State Dept. playing word games
Despite confirmation from the Justice Department, the National Security Council and the State Department that they are not releasing Omar Abdel-Rahman, Rep. Peter King wants a statement guaranteeing the blind sheikh will die in a U.S. prison.
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