Egypt
The revolution begins now
Opinion
February 12, 2011
The revolution begins now
The streets of Egypt erupted in jubilation yesterday after the announcement that Hosni Mubarak had resigned. Across the country, people…
Egypt dared to defy
Opinion
February 12, 2011
Egypt dared to defy
February 11, 2011 is a monumental day in history. The resilience and resolve of the Egyptian people have shown the…
Saudi Arabia welcomes peaceful transition of power in Egypt
Egypt
February 12, 2011
Saudi Arabia welcomes peaceful transition of power in Egypt
Dubai--Saudi Arabia said it welcomed the peaceful transition of power in Egypt, the state news agency reported on Saturday, one…
Egypt’s army pledges democratic transition, keeps old NDP cabinet
Egypt
February 12, 2011
Egypt’s army pledges democratic transition, keeps old NDP cabinet
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Saturday called for a peaceful transition towards a free and democratic civilian-led…
Egypt govt officials banned from traveling abroad
Egypt
February 12, 2011
Egypt govt officials banned from traveling abroad
Egypt's military relaxed a nighttime curfew Saturday and banned current and ex-government officials from traveling abroad without permission in its…
Protests sweep Arab countries
Egypt
February 12, 2011
Protests sweep Arab countries
Several Arab countries witnessed massive protests on Friday calling for democratic reforms, an end to corruption, the release of political…
Report of dozens killed at Egyptian prison
Egypt
February 11, 2011
Report of dozens killed at Egyptian prison
A leading human rights activist has called for an immediate investigation of reports that guards deliberately killed dozens of inmates…
Oil rises above US$87 as Mubarak clings to power
Business
February 11, 2011
Oil rises above US$87 as Mubarak clings to power
Singapore--Oil prices rose above US$87 a barrel Friday in Asia as Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak clung to power amid growing…
McCain slams Mubarak, calls to quit
Egypt
February 11, 2011
McCain slams Mubarak, calls to quit
US Senator John McCain has condemned Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's "deeply unfortunate and troubling" refusal to step down immediately and…
Egypt’s fate unclear as Mubarak’s power crumbles
Egypt
February 10, 2011
Egypt’s fate unclear as Mubarak’s power crumbles
A military coup? A triumph for people power? Egyptians watching as President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule disintegrated on Thursday could…