Egypt
New PM rules out presidential handover to Suleiman
February 4, 2011
New PM rules out presidential handover to Suleiman
Egypt's newly-appointed Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq on Friday ruled out the possibility that President Hosni Mubarak would hand over power…
Health Minister: ‘Departure’ demonstrations leave 28 injured
February 4, 2011
Health Minister: ‘Departure’ demonstrations leave 28 injured
Newly-appointed Health Minister Ahmed Fareed said that the total number of injuries recorded during Friday's "Day of Departure" protests stood…
‘Wise Men’ committee: Protesters demand that Mubarak step down
February 4, 2011
‘Wise Men’ committee: Protesters demand that Mubarak step down
A member of the "Committee of Wise Men" said the main demand of protesters in Tahrir Square was for President…
Egyptians want Mubarak to leave with dignity intact, says new PM
February 4, 2011
Egyptians want Mubarak to leave with dignity intact, says new PM
Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmad Shafik said Friday that the majority of Egyptian citizens would like Mubarak to leave in a…
Coptic Youth Movement joins ‘Day of Departure’ demonstrations
February 4, 2011
Coptic Youth Movement joins ‘Day of Departure’ demonstrations
The Coptic Youth Movement confirmed the participation of thousands of Coptic Christians in Friday's “Day of Departure” demonstrations, held
Security tightens around Presidential Palace
February 4, 2011
Security tightens around Presidential Palace
Increased security measures are in place along the streets leading to the Presidential Palace, President Hosni Mubarak's home in Heliopolis, as…
After Friday’s ‘Departure’ demo, it’s standing room only at Tahrir Square
February 4, 2011
After Friday’s ‘Departure’ demo, it’s standing room only at Tahrir Square
Egyptians are no strangers to long queues, which they have endured for years in order to be able to buy…
Health minister: 5000 protesters injured since Friday
February 4, 2011
Health minister: 5000 protesters injured since Friday
Nearly 5000 protesters have been injured in clashes during the demonstrations that kicked off on 25 January, Egypt's new Health…
Moussa considers run for Egypt’s presidency
February 4, 2011
Moussa considers run for Egypt’s presidency
Paris--The secretary-general of the Arab League says he would consider running in elections to replace embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.Amr…
Egypt’s attorney-general bans former minister of trade and industry from travel
February 4, 2011
Egypt’s attorney-general bans former minister of trade and industry from travel
Egypt's attorney-general banned from travel a former minister of trade and industry, Rachid Mohamed Rachid, and froze his financial assets…