The show of force is seen as a sign that the army may be preparing to crack down. Thousands of protesters defy a curfew to gather for a demonstration that ends with an appearance by Mohamed ElBaradei, who promises 'change is coming.' 
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood mutes its religious message for protestsThe medical students marched and sweated in protest. 
Tunisians wary as Islamists emerge from hidingIn the mornings, barber Fadhi Ayari blasts recordings of Koranic verses from his shop's stereo. But it's just a habit, he explains as he... |
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