Egypt
US might respond militarily if Suez Canal is closed, US commander says
February 2, 2011
US might respond militarily if Suez Canal is closed, US commander says
The United States would respond "diplomatically, economically, militarily" to any closure of the Suez Canal, although such an event seems…
Parliamentary speaker: Constitutional amendments in 2 months
February 2, 2011
Parliamentary speaker: Constitutional amendments in 2 months
The amendment of articles 76 and 77 will take no longer than two and a half months, People's Assembly Speaker…
Violence erupts as pro-Mubarak forces pour into Tahrir
February 2, 2011
Violence erupts as pro-Mubarak forces pour into Tahrir
Pro and anti-Mubarak forces have been clashing in Tahrir square Wednesday as the pro-Mubarak protesters chanted “we will liberate Tahrir…
Al-Masry Al-Youm evacuates HQ after attacks on press reported
February 2, 2011
Al-Masry Al-Youm evacuates HQ after attacks on press reported
Al-Masry Al-Youm Editorial team is currently evacuating its building in downtown Cairo after reports that the independent daily Al-Shourouk’s headquarter…
Foreigners in protest
February 2, 2011
Foreigners in protest
Even though the Egypt’s recent turmoil has made it an unlikely destination for tourists, some foreigners were keen to be…
UN: 300 killed in nationwide protests
February 2, 2011
UN: 300 killed in nationwide protests
As many as 300 people were killed in Egypt's nation-sweeping protests over the last nine days, UN High Commissioner for…
Armed forces urge youth to think of Egypt’s future
February 2, 2011
Armed forces urge youth to think of Egypt’s future
Egypt's armed forces today urged protesting youth to return to their homes in order to restore stability and security in…
Pro-Mubarak protesters pledge to ‘liberate Tahrir Square with blood’
February 2, 2011
Pro-Mubarak protesters pledge to ‘liberate Tahrir Square with blood’
After a week marked by unity, kicking, shoving and verbal fights erupted in and around Tahrir Square Wednesday as pro-…
Parliament suspends sessions indefinitely
February 2, 2011
Parliament suspends sessions indefinitely
Parliamentary committees have decided to suspend their sessions indefinitely until rulings concerning the latest parliamentary elections have been reviewed.Fathi Sorour,…
Children of the protests
February 2, 2011
Children of the protests
“Welcome to the new Egypt,” says Hagar, seven years old. Hagar is one of the thousands of children joining in…