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Posted: 1/7/2013 3:43:24 PM EST
FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 file photo, Egyptians count money at a currency exchange office in downtown Cairo, Egypt. As Egypt begins the latest round of talks with the International Monetary Fund for a $4.8 billion loan, the government says it will boost international confidence in its economy. However, critics question whether the president’s Muslim Brotherhood group has the ability to carry out unpopular austerity measures ahead of crucial parliamentary elections that will take place in the coming months. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)
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Posted: 1/7/2013 3:43:24 PM EST
FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 file photo, Egyptian brokers work at the stock market in Cairo, Egypt. As Egypt begins the latest round of talks with the International Monetary Fund for a $4.8 billion loan, the government says it will boost international confidence in its economy. However, critics question whether the president’s Muslim Brotherhood group has the ability to carry out unpopular austerity measures ahead of crucial parliamentary elections that will take place in the coming months. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)
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Posted: 1/7/2013 9:58:24 AM EST
National health workers march during the first major demonstration of the year, in Madrid Monday Jan. 7, 2013. The demonstration was against government-imposed austerity measures and labor reforms in the public health care sector in Madrid. Main banners read 'Defend your health, Save banks and close hospitals, For the health.' (AP Photo/Paul White)
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Posted: 1/7/2013 9:58:24 AM EST
National health workers march during the first major demonstration of the year, in Madrid Monday Jan. 7, 2013. The demonstration was against government-imposed austerity measures and labor reforms in the public health care sector in Madrid. Main banner reads' Don't sell it, defend it' (AP Photo/Paul White)
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Posted: 1/7/2013 9:58:24 AM EST
A demonstrator takes part in a National health workers march during the first major demonstration of the year, in Madrid, Monday Jan. 7, 2013. The demonstration was against government-imposed austerity measures and labor reforms in the public health care sector in Madrid. Word painted on her face reads' Health.' (AP Photo/Paul White)
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Posted: 12/24/2012 8:16:51 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a poster outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 8:16:51 AM EST
Policemen stand guard outside the constitutional court during a sit-in by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo December 23, 2012. Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 8:16:51 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a poster outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 8:16:51 AM EST
Policemen stand guard outside the constitutional court during a sit-in by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo December 23, 2012. Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 8:03:23 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a poster outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 8:03:23 AM EST
Policemen stand guard outside the constitutional court during a sit-in by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo December 23, 2012. Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 5:48:01 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a poster outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 5:48:01 AM EST
Policemen stand guard outside the constitutional court during a sit-in by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo December 23, 2012. Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 5:48:01 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a poster outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 5:48:01 AM EST
Policemen stand guard outside the constitutional court during a sit-in by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo December 23, 2012. Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 2:12:23 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a banner outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. The banner reads, "We support you against corruption!" REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/24/2012 2:12:23 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a banner outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. The banner reads, "We support you against corruption!" REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/23/2012 9:16:36 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a poster outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/23/2012 9:16:36 AM EST
Policemen stand guard outside the constitutional court during a sit-in by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo December 23, 2012. Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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Posted: 12/23/2012 9:16:36 AM EST
Policemen stand guard near a poster outside the constitutional court put up by supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as they stage a sit-in, in Cairo December 23, 2012. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will have little time to savour victory in pushing through a new constitution as it may have cost the Islamist leader broader support for urgent austerity measures needed to fix the creaking economy. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah