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    Egyptian Army Issues Ultimatum as Protests Continue

    Two years ago, millions of street protesters forced Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak to step down, and the Army seized governmental control. A year later, Mohammed Morsi became Egypt's first elected president, but now millions are back in the streets demanding that he step down, and the Army has issued an ultimatum of its own. We hear from Cairo.

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

    Two years ago, millions of street protesters forced Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak to step down, and the Army seized governmental control. A year later, Mohammed Morsi became Egypt's first elected president, but now millions are back in the streets demanding that he step down, and the Army has issued an ultimatum of its own. We hear from Cairo.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      KCRW

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      Anna Scott

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    Secrecy, Diplomacy and Edward Snowden
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