Washington Post Selection of Pictures from Egypt

An Egyptian Christian uses his fingers to make a cross during clashes with riot police outside al-Abasseya Cathedral in Cairo on Jan. 2, 2011. Angry Coptic Christians clashed with police on Sunday as they demanded more protection for Egypt's Christians following a New Year's Day church bombing that killed 21 of their brethren.

Amr Abdallah Dalsh / REUTERS



Egyptian Christians clash with riot police in front of al-Abasseya Cathedral in Cairo on Jan. 2, 2011. Angry Coptic Christians clashed with police on Sunday as they demanded more protection for Egypt's Christians following a New Year's Day church bombing that killed 21 of their brethren.

Mohamed Abd El Ghany / REUTERS