The public prosecutor Talaat Ibrahim was appointed by Mr Morsi last month, after his predecessor was sacked.

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Towering columns and idle balconies fill the district around Talaat Harb Street, as do newspaper offices, publishing firms and law chambers, all full of thirsty talkers.

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Talaat Harb Street became crowded with vendors and parked cars.

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