Egypt
Cairo’s Tahrir Square: From traffic headache to revolutionary icon
February 4, 2011
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
February 4, 2011
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
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…