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Cairo’s Tahrir Square: From traffic headache to revolutionary icon

Cairo’s Tahrir Square: From traffic headache to revolutionary icon

Thousands congregated Friday in Tahrir Square, dubbed Egypt’s “liberated zone" by protesters.  Friday marked day 11 of the revolution that…
Dismissed trade minister says he’s prepared to face charges against him

Dismissed trade minister says he’s prepared to face charges against him

Dismissed Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid said on Friday that he was ready to face any charges…
New PM rules out presidential handover to Suleiman

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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…
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