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Two Egyptian protesters were killed Wednesday in clashes with security forces in Cairo, the state media outlet MENA quoted the Health Ministry as saying.
Unrest in Egypt widened Monday, with the Egyptian Cabinet proposing to give the army the power to arrest civilians, officials said.
Following a second weekend of voting, the new Egyptian Constitution appeared assured of passage, early results compiled by the Muslim Brotherhood indicated.
A power grab by Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, said to be temporary, is a "mockery" of the 2011 revolution, opposition leader Mohammed ElBaradei said.
Supporters of the former ruling military class in Egypt expressed concern about sweeping Cabinet reforms announced by the country's new president.
Western officials say Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili may be more keen to strike a deal to diffuse nuclear tensions in Iran.
Ruling military authorities in Egypt announced a committee planned for this week would vet members of a council tasked with drafting a new constitution.
Statements of support for the Egyptian presidency of the Arab League secretary-general are without merit, an opposition leader said.
Egyptian authorities maintained some new ministers wouldn't be civilians, adding final election results weren't expected until Friday.
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