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All women political candidates must be veiled and silent, says Egyptian politician

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All Egyptian women seeking office in upcoming elections must be veiled and not speak to men, says a top Egyptian politician, adding to growing concerns that "Arab Spring" has been a setback for human rights in the Arab world's most populous nation.

Last week, 26 Coptic Christians were killed and more than 200 injured when the Egyptian army opened fire on a peaceful march. Christians were protesting a ban on any construction -- including repairs -- to churches, which has been enforced...

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