Egypt
Imam gives Friday prayer in Tahrir Square, tells protesters to maintain resolve
February 4, 2011
Imam gives Friday prayer in Tahrir Square, tells protesters to maintain resolve
The imam who led Friday's prayer in Tahrir Square called on protesters, who continued to gather for the eleventh day,…
BREAKING: “Friday of Departure” updates
February 4, 2011
BREAKING: “Friday of Departure” updates
3:00: 600,000 anti-Mubarak protesters across Alexandria.2:30: Only 43 pro-Mubarak protesters seen in Samouha district in Alexandria.2:25: Pro-Mubarak protests in all…
Three ruling party MPs resign over aggression towards protesters
February 4, 2011
Three ruling party MPs resign over aggression towards protesters
Three Shura Council members who belong to Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) have submitted their resignation in solidarity with…
Al-Azhar spokesman resigns and joins Tahrir protesters
February 4, 2011
Al-Azhar spokesman resigns and joins Tahrir protesters
The spokesman for Al-Azhar University, the largest religious institution in the Sunni Muslim world, resigned from his post and joined…
Tagammu Party calls for prosecution of former Interior Minister
February 4, 2011
Tagammu Party calls for prosecution of former Interior Minister
The leftist Tagammu party, the largest opposition party in Egypt's Parliament, called for the prosecution of former Interior Mininster Habib…
Egypt police arrest ElBaradei campaigners
February 4, 2011
Egypt police arrest ElBaradei campaigners
Egyptian police yesterday arrested seven youth leaders of the protests in Cairo’s Tahrir Square shortly after they visited leading dissident…
Tens of thousands gather in Tahrir Square calling for Mubarak’s ouster
February 4, 2011
Tens of thousands gather in Tahrir Square calling for Mubarak’s ouster
Tens of thousands of Egyptians began gathering in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo on Friday for the eleventh day of…
Cops and thugs assault, detain journalists and anti-Mubarak activists
February 4, 2011
Cops and thugs assault, detain journalists and anti-Mubarak activists
Local and foreign journalists, NGO employees, protesters and social workers have been subject to a crackdown by plainclothes and uniformed…
Tantawy calls Brotherhood to negotiate with the government
February 4, 2011
Tantawy calls Brotherhood to negotiate with the government
The Egyptian military guarded thousands of protesters pouring into Cairo's main square on Friday in an attempt to drive out…
Brotherhood says no plans for Egypt presidential bid
February 4, 2011
Brotherhood says no plans for Egypt presidential bid
The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's biggest opposition group, has no ambitions to run for the Egyptian presidency, a leading member of…