Egypt
Preacher leads Friday prayers in Tahrir, calls on army to remove government
February 18, 2011
Preacher leads Friday prayers in Tahrir, calls on army to remove government
On Friday, prominent Islamist intellectual Youssef al-Qaradawi called on the Egyptian military, which has ruled the country since President Hosni…
CBS footage shows Mubarak family leaving Cairo
February 18, 2011
CBS footage shows Mubarak family leaving Cairo
CBS News channel has obtained pictures and an exclusive video believed to capture President Hosni Mubarak departing from Cairo last Friday.The…
US pledges US$150 million to help Egypt’s transition
February 18, 2011
US pledges US$150 million to help Egypt’s transition
Washington--The United States will spend US$150 million to assist Egypt's democratic transformation after the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, Secretary…
Unrest forces Arab Summit to postpone meeting
February 18, 2011
Unrest forces Arab Summit to postpone meeting
According to the Libyan News Agency, the Arab Summit decided to postpone the upcoming 23rd annual meeting, scheduled to be…
Thousands flock to Tahrir Square to press demands
February 18, 2011
Thousands flock to Tahrir Square to press demands
Thousands of Egyptians began to flock to Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday to celebrate last week’s ousting of President Hosni…
Prosecutor detains Al-Adli, Ezz, Garana, and Al-Maghrabi
February 18, 2011
Prosecutor detains Al-Adli, Ezz, Garana, and Al-Maghrabi
Prosecutor Abdul Maguid Mahmoud issued a decision to detain steel magnate Ahmed Ezz, former National Democratic Party organization secretary, Ahmed…
Legacy of a former first lady
February 18, 2011
Legacy of a former first lady
On Wednesday, Minya announced its Suzanne Mubarak Square would no longer bear the former first lady’s moniker. While the Upper…
Egypt’s activists warn army against torturing, detaining political prisoners
February 17, 2011
Egypt’s activists warn army against torturing, detaining political prisoners
According to human rights organizations, thousands of political activists remain in detention with evidence that they’re being tortured. Experts say…
Military source denies rights group’s claims regarding torture of protesters
February 17, 2011
Military source denies rights group’s claims regarding torture of protesters
An Egyptian military source has denied allegations by human rights watchdog Amnesty International regarding the alleged arrest and torture of…
Armed forces council looks at possible candidates for top Arab League post
February 17, 2011
Armed forces council looks at possible candidates for top Arab League post
Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is currently studying possible nominees for the position of secretary-general of the Arab…