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    News Wrap: U.S. Joins Efforts to Mediate Egypt's Political Conflict

    Aug 05, 2013 04:00 AM EST

    ... Islamist-leaning government. And the main pro-secular opposition party condemned the verdicts. The U.S. has joined efforts to mediate a political solution in Egypt. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns met today in Cairo with a jailed senior leader of the Muslim Brotherhood. He met with leaders of ...

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    As Egypt Announces New Measures to Quell Protests, U.S. Considers Influence

    Jul 31, 2013 10:33 PM EST

    The Egyptian interim government may take violent measures to combat protest. Is this move reminiscent of the Egyptian government's repressive history? How should the Obama administration respond? Judy Woodruff gets analysis from Michelle Dunne of the Atlantic Council and Samer Shehata from the University of Oklahoma.

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    Egyptian Government to Use 'All Means Necessary' to Disband Pro-Morsi Protests

    Jul 31, 2013 04:00 AM EST

    ... of South Carolina said continuing the U.S. military aid is crucial. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM, R-S.C.: But why are we selling weapons to Egypt? Because, if we don't, someone else will. It's not a question if they're going to buy fighter planes. It's a ...

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    Egypt, Tunisia Find Trouble With Transition to Democracy Despite High Hopes

    Jul 26, 2013 10:21 PM EST

    Margaret Warner joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest unrest for Egypt and Tunisia and how both countries have faced major challenges in establishing inclusive, pluralistic democracies.

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    Assassination in Tunisia Sparks Outcry; Tension Continues Over Morsi in Egypt

    Jul 26, 2013 04:00 AM EST

    ... whether or not a coup happened or not. MARGARET WARNER: But, Wednesday, the administration did halt delivery of four F-16 fighters jets to the Egyptian air force. Meanwhile, Tunisia, birthplace of the so-called Arab spring two-and-a-half years ago, also faced new unrest. Thousands protested overnight ...

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    Deep Division Persists in Egypt After Deadly Night of Clashes With Police

    Jul 16, 2013 10:27 PM EST

    A march led by supporters of the former Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi turned violent when protesters clashed with police. At least seven people were killed and more than 260 were hurt. Ray Suarez talks to GlobalPost editor-at-large Charles Sennott, who witnessed the violence in Cairo while filming for ...

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    News Wrap: U.S. Urges Egypt to Be Inclusive in Political Transition

    Jul 15, 2013 04:00 AM EST

    KWAME HOLMAN:A top U.S. diplomat urged Egypt's interim leaders today to include all parties in a transition to democracy.Deputy Secretary of State William Burns is the first senior American official to visit Cairo since the army ousted President Mohammed Morsi. Burns met today with the interim ...

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    Egyptian Interim Leader Offers Election Timetable, Appoints New Prime Minister

    Jul 09, 2013 10:02 PM EST

    Egypt's military-appointed interim President Adly Mansour laid out a timetable for amending the country's constitution and electing a new parliament and president. Mansour also named an interim prime minister and vice president. Judy Woodruff reports on reactions to Egypt's new political "road map."

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    Will Egypt's Election 'Road Map' Help Keep Transition From Becoming Civil War?

    Jul 08, 2013 10:20 PM EST

    In the wake of a bloody attack on Morsi supporters in Cairo, Gwen Ifill talks with Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations and Howard University's Mervat Hatem about Egypt's chances for a political solution and how the U.S. is approaching its relationship to the country.

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    Shields and Marcus on the Voting Rights Ruling, Democracy and Upheaval in Egypt

    Jul 05, 2013 10:38 PM EST

    New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the Voting Rights Act, the tumultuous political shift in Egypt and the the Obama administration's delay on the mandate for employers to provide health insurance.