Egyptian Army Clears Tahrir With Force

The Egyptian army drove protesters out of Tahrir Square on Monday destroying tents and smashing signs the demonstrators had made. Human rights activists reported that perhaps a total of 150 people had been detained and dozens brutally beaten by military policemen and...

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Turkey’s PM Muscles Out Military

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has overseen a notable shift in Turkey's governance, from corruption and military rule to civilian control. An annual meeting on Monday to decide on appointments in the military command illustrated the losing battle Turkey's...

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