US says it will aid Egypt's transition without backing parties
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns told Cairo the United States will help Egypt achieve a broad inclusive democracy, while not supporting specific groups. He stressed Washington is not taking sides amid pro and anti Morsi protests, as interim leaders meet to outline a road map to elections. Military and political figures discussed Amending a constitution and scheduling parliamentary and presidential polls for next year.
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Kerry Plans Middle East Trip Amid Egypt and Syria Strife
Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Jordan to coordinate with Arab League ministers on Egypt’s post coup crisis and Syria’s deteriorating conflict. He aims to push the Israeli-Palestinian peace process but does not list Israel or the Palestinians on the itinerary, though meeting Mahmoud Abbas in Amman is possible.
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Sanford absorbs Zimmerman verdict in somber Florida wake
Sanford, Florida reacted with quiet reflection after George Zimmerman's acquittal in Trayvon Martin's killing. Nearly 70 years after Jackie Robinson's removal, residents note slow progress on race relations. The city, about one third black, has since installed a black police chief and city manager, with memorials and tensions in Goldsboro.
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Federal case looms in Trayvon Martin-Zimmerman saga
Justice Department reviews evidence from the state trial to consider civil rights charges against George Zimmerman for the 2012 fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. President Obama does not comment on possible federal action. Zimmerman's parents and Martin's family react amid ongoing public and legal scrutiny.
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