Showdown in Egypt

Egyptian security forces arrest a protester during clashes near Tahrir square in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012. Egyptian protesters and police clashed in Cairo on Nov. 27, just hours ahead of a planned massive rally by opponents of the country's Islamist president demanding he rescinds decrees that granted him near absolute powers.

An Egyptian protester is seen during clashes with security forces, not pictured, near Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 25, 2012. President Mohammed Morsi edicts, which were announced on Nov. 22, place him above oversight of any kind, including that of the courts. The move has thrown Egypt's already troubled transition to democracy into further turmoil, sparking angry protests across the country to demand the decrees be immediately rescinded.

A masked Egyptian protester takes cover during clashes with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

Egyptians clash with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

Egyptian protesters clash with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

An Egyptian protester runs during clashes with security forces, not pictured, near Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 25, 2012.

Former Egyptian presidential candidate, Hamdeen Sabahi attends the funeral of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed during clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

A general view of Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012. Thousands of Egyptians marched into Cairo's Tahrir Square to attend the funeral of Gaber Salah, who was severely injured during clashes with security forces.

An Egyptian protester runs to throw a tear gas canister fired from security forces during clashes near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

Egyptian protesters run for cover during clashes with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

Egyptian protesters wrap themselves in scarves amid tear gas and live ammunition fire during clashes with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

An Egyptian protester runs to throw a tear gas canister fired from security forces during clashes near Tahrir square in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

An Egyptian woman attends the funeral of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed during clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptians stand on police vehicles during the funeral of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed in clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptians carry the body of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed in clashes with security forces, inside a mosque for funeral prayers in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptians attend the funeral of Gaber Salah, also known as 'Jika,' who was who was killed in clashes with security forces during his funeral procession in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012. Thousands of Egyptians on Monday gathered into Cairo's Tahrir Square to attend the funeral of Salah, who was severely injured during clashes with security forces. The poster at right in Arabic reads, "Jika means dignity," and the poster, left, reads, "Jika Jika, your blood will free our country."

Egyptians carry the body of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed during clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptians attend the funeral of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed in clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptians carry the body of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed during clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptian protesters clash with security forces, not pictured, near Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 25, 2012.

An Egyptian boy wears a mask during clashes security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

Egyptians attend the funeral of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed in clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptians attend the funeral of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed during clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptians mourn over the body of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed in clashes with security forces, during his funeral in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptian protesters clash with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

Egyptian protesters clash with security forces, not pictured, near Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 25, 2012.

Egyptian protesters clash with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.

Egyptians attend the funeral of Gaber Salah, who was who was killed in clashes with security forces in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2012.

Egyptian protesters take cover during clashes with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi's seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 27, 2012.