Nation has come dangerously close to serious crisis as new Egypt constitution adopted today: Egypt secularists oppose fiercely parts of new constitution
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Egypt Protesters Swarm Presidential Palace for Democracy
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Tens of Thousands Protest Against Egypt PM
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Egypt PM Calls Vast New Powers ‘Temporary’
Muslim Brotherhood’ faces off with opposition as Egypt PM calls vast new powers only temporary