Even at the joiliest of times, patience during Egypt's boiling-hot summers is in short supply. This year, as political turmoil still rages amid the fasting month of Ramadan, it is needed more sorely than ever. But two weeks after Muhammad Morsi, a Muslim Brother, was ousted from the presidency by the army at the behest of the street, his followers are still doggedly refusing to co-operate with Adly Mansour, the senior judge appointed to replace him as interim head of state. While the Brothers continue to protest against Mr Morsi's removal and to demand his reinstatement, the army and its civilian nominees have decided to put the country back on the path to civilian rule without them.
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