CAIRO: An Egyptian court ordered an end to a state of emergency on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), two days ahead of schedule and three months after it was imposed during a crackdown on Islamist protesters.

The decision was welcomed by long-time ally the United States, which sounded a note of caution by urging the military-installed government to “respect the rights of all Egyptians” amid reports it is preparing to tighten rules on protests.

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