Tension Mounts In Egypt Over Writing New Constitution

Egyptian anti-riot policemen stand guard as Muslim Brotherhood supporters pray during a demonstration outside the State Council in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, July 17, 2012, ahead of an anticipated Administrative Court ruling on the panel writing the new constitution. Hundreds of Islamist protesters encircled a court building in Egypt, while others squabbled with lawyers in a highly tense court session where judges were to issue a key verdict regarding legality of a panel tasked to write the new constitution. <AP/NEWSis>

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