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The Arab Spring Turns to Winter in Egypt

After two days of voting, Mohamed Morsi of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, is claiming victory in this weekend's presidential runoff against Hosni Mubarak's former prime minister, Ahmed Shafik. But the military's Supreme Council has all but eliminated the new president's authority before he ever takes office.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

After two days of voting, Mohamed Morsi of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, is claiming victory in this weekend's presidential runoff against Hosni Mubarak's former prime minister, Ahmed Shafik. But the military's Supreme Council has all but eliminated the new president's authority before he ever takes office. Will their ongoing power struggle lead to street violence tomorrow?

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    former KCRW broadcaster

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