As Tensions Simmer, Egyptians Prepare To Go To The Polls To Elect A New President

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Egyptian Runoff Proceeds As Tensions Simmer -- Voice of America

Tensions are high in Cairo where protesters are gathering one day after a court ruling cast doubts over the future of Egypt's popular revolt.

Demonstrators began massing in the city's Tahrir Square late Friday, expressing outrage over the decision by Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court to dissolve the Islamist-led parliament and allow Hosni Mubarak's former prime minister to compete in a presidential run-off election.

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More News On The Unrest In Egypt

Egypt reels from 'judicial coup' - live updates -- The Guardian
Egypt Live Blog -- Al Jazeera
Security Forces Surround Parliament in Egypt, Escalating Tensions -- New York Times
Egypt's presidential runoff to go ahead despite concerns -- CNN
Egypt: thousands protest against decision to allow former Mubarak PM run for president -- The Telegraph
Egypt’s gains in peril, Islamists warn; activists call protest march -- Washington Post
Brotherhood says Egypt uprising 'overturned' -- Al Jazeera
Egypt's Brotherhood pins hopes on presidency -- AP
In Egypt, revolutionaries left in the cold on a hot June day -- CNN
Egypt's revolution in limbo after 'coup' -- David Hearst and Richard Spencer, Sydney Morning Herald
Timeline: Egypt since revolt against Hosni Mubarak -- Reuters