Morsi calls for ‘national dialogue’ but holds firm on referendum
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As military tanks protect his palace, seven people are dead in the worst violence of Egypt’s political crisis.
Syrian food shortages send prices up
U.N. warns that escalating violence in Syria is causing food shortages throughout the country.
In Egypt, protests turn violent as political crisis intensifies
Supporters and opponents of the president clash in the streets of Cairo and other cities.
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Proposal for project in sensitive West Bank area followed U.N. vote to upgrade Palestinian status.
Egyptians protest at president’s palace
Opposition members call rare scene an ‘important step’ toward forcing Morsi to rescind decree.
Deadly mortar fire hits Syrian school
State media say “terrorists” attacked school, killing at least 15; opposition blames government.
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These well-off dissenters are challenging the Gulf emirate’s fundamental social contract.
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Fighting in Syria
Violence escalates between government and opposition forces in key Syrian cities.
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Islamists in Egypt
Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.
Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem
Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
Clearing Tahrir Square
Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.
After Egypt’s regime change
Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.
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