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                          Egypt Bans 'Terrorist' Hamas

   An Egyptian court has banned all activities by the Palestinian militant
   group Hamas and labeled it a terrorist organization.
   The ruling Tuesday also ordered the closure of Hamas offices in Egypt.
   Hamas is an offshoot of Egypt`s Muslim Brotherhood, which the interim
   government has declared a terrorist group and has been cracking down on
   since the ouster of president Mohamed Morsi last July.
   Mr. Morsi is a Brotherhood member, and is facing trial on a number of
   charges, including collaborating with Hamas. He has denied the charges,
   and along with the Brotherhood has insisted he is still Egypt`s
   legitimate leader.
   Hamas spokesman condemned Tuesday`s ruling, saying it is a goes against
   the Palestinian cause.
   Hamas rules the Gaza Strip and wants to establish an Islamic state
   across Gaza, the West Bank and Israel. The West considers Hamas a
   terrorist group.
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