Egypt's Critical Test

The Egyptian military announced that it intends to clear protest camps established by supporters of overthrown President Mohammed Morsi. But growing crowds could put a crimp in this plan. The situation could escalate. A photo essay by Jennifer Fraczek...

Situation in Cairo heats up: Thousands of supporters of overthrown President Mohammed Morsi have gathered in protest camps in the Egyptian capital of Cairo. The protestors are refusing to yield, despite the military's announcement that it intends to clear out the camps.

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