Three die in Egyptian protests

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Sun, 18 Dec 2011, 06:37 GMT 3 - Egypt Photo and video of a woman being beat by Egyptian military in clashes that erupted in Tahrir Square on Saturday are circling the blog-o-sphere, with many claiming the image has come to symbolise why protesters’ oppose Egypt’s ruling military government. [Photo by Reuters] (via Egypt - Dec 18, 2011 - 09:37 | Al Jazeera Blogs)

(via US firms shipped teargas to Egypt during crackdown, investigation reveals)

Syria, Egypt and Middle East unrest

• Syrian protesters and opposition demand buffer zones

• UN calls for ICC investigation into abuses in Syria

• Delayed Egyptian elections results expected

Burhan Ghalioun of the Syrian National Council Burhan Ghalioun, leader of the opposition Syrian National Council, has called for international protection for civilians. Photograph: Christine Olsson/AFP

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Millions vote in landmark Egypt elections | 

Country’s first free vote in decades about to enter a second day, with turnout so far described as “very high”.

Cairo (CNN) — Egypt’s general prosecutor on Friday ordered a police officer to submit to questioning regarding his suspected role in shooting protesters in the eyes during recent clashes in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. (via Egyptian officer suspected of being ‘The Eye Hunter,’ shooting protesters - CNN.com)

CAIRO (AP) – Egyptian officials say a court has ordered the release of three American students arrested this week during the unrest in Cairo.

(via Egypt court orders release of 3 U.S. students – USATODAY.com)

Egypt unrest: Military apologises for protest deaths

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Mohammad Mahmoud St. leads to Tahrir Square and has been the site of ongoing clashes between protesters and police.

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Updates on important developments in Cairo and elsewhere, as protesters take to the streets to voice their dissatisfaction with the slow pace of a military-led transition following an uprising that began in January. (via Egypt Live Blog | Al Jazeera Blogs)