Who is in Egypt's High Military Council?
Egyptian vice President Omar Suleiman announced on Friday that President Hosni Mubarak had stepped down and was handing over power to the Egypt Supreme Council of Armed Forces.
Will US facilitate Mubarak’s exit repeating 1986 history?
Following Mubarak's declaration of refusal to step down or leave Egypt, US President Barack Obama issued a statement urging the Egyptian government to move swiftly and explain the changes that have been made to facilitate democracy.
Obama to make Egypt statement on Friday at 3 p.m. EST, following Mubarak resignation
UPDATE 2: The White House announced that President Barack obama will deliver a statement on Egypt this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. EST.
President Mubarak resigns, hands power to military
Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down as president of Egypt and handed over power to the Supreme Council for the Armed Forces, according to an announcement read by Vice-President Omar Suleiman on state TV.
Insight
More news
Military appears to be taking dominant role in Egyptian crisis
As speculation grows that Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak will step down in a few hours after more than two weeks of continuous political unrest in the country, the Egyptian Higher Military Council said it is in a state of “continuous session” to protect the nation and the aspirations of the people.”
Reports circulating that Mubarak may step down tonight
A senior Egyptian army commander has reportedly told protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square on that Everything you want will be realized,” according to Al-Jazeera, suggesting that President Hosni Mubarak may soon be steeping down acceding to the protesters’ demands.
Iran’s opposition seeks permission to march in support of Egyptian protesters
Iran's opposition leaders have asked permission to stage a protest in Tehran next week to express solidarity with ongoing protests in Tunisia and Egypt.
Mubarak may go to German hospital for “prolonged health check”: report
The German newspaper Der Spiegel is reporting that the U.S. government has devised a plan for the president of Egypt Hosni Mubarak to exit the country gracefully by going to a hospital in Germany to seek medical treatment and a “prolonged health check.”
Egypt government hikes state workers pay by 15%
The government of Egypt – which remains the target of continued violence from protesters seeking to remove the regime’s head, President Hosni Mubarak, has approved a 15 percent pay hike for government employees – no doubt to appease the concerns of its base of support.
Berlusconi praises Mubarak as “wise man”
Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (who is facing his own serious problems) has praised embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a “wise man” and urged an orderly transition for the country to democracy.
Q&A: Egypt-U.S. relations and stability concerns
The following is an edited interview with Ellen Lust, a professor of political science at Yale University
Crisis costing Egyptian economy at least $310-mln per day
Credit Agricole bank estimates that the ongoing political crisis in Egypt is costing the country’s economy at least $310-million per day, according to a report.
U.S. must do 'better job' of encouraging democracy: McCain
U.S. Sen. John McCain R-AZ said on Thursday that the United States had develop a new policy and needed to do a better job of encouraging democracy amid a wave of protests in Middle Eastern countries.
Mubarak tells ABC if he resigned Egypt would sink into chaos
Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that his country would sink into chaos if he were to resign.
Global reaction to escalation of violence in Egypt
Here is a collection of reaction to the latest escalation of civil unrest and violence in Egypt from around the world:
COLUMN: Muslim Brotherhood and military threaten Egyptian democracy
Egypt wants freedom from the oppressive regime of President Hosni Mubarak. But as one dictator is in the process of being ousted, Egyptians should make sure that another -- like the Muslim Brotherhood or the military -- doesn't take his place.
Vodafone Forced To Send Pro-Mubarak Texts
Egyptian authorities sent out anonymous mass texts via Vodafone network, statement says.
Dozens injured as riots break out in Cairo
Rioting and rock throwing between pro and anti-government supporters broke in out in bloody clashes in one of Cairo's main squares on Wednesday, just one day after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he would not step down until the next election in September.
Egypt Returns To The Internet
Egyptian Internet connections appear to be behaving normally, after a rare blackout was imposed by the government last week.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper attacked by Mubarak supporters in Cairo
Amidst a dramatic escalation of violence in Cairo between supporters and opponents of president Hosni Mubarak, CNN is reporting that its correspondent Anderson Cooper and his crew were attacked and hit in the head several times by pro-Mubarak forces.
Mubarak supporters clash with opponents in Cairo: Al Jazeera
Fighting has erupted in Cairo between groups opposed to Hosni Mubarak and those who support the Egyptian President, the day after Mubarak announced he will not seek re-election.
Egypt military urges protesters for 'normal life'
The Egyptian military has told protesters on Wednesday that they are the ones who can help Egypt to return to normal life, a day after President Hosni Mubarak said he would step down in months.
'Democratic Gap' May Have Predicted Egyptian Unrest
Two political scientists at Hebrew University in Israel say they have come up with a method of predicting the likelihood that a country will suffer civil unrest.
Hosni Mubarak's Speech to Egypt on February 1 (FULL TEXT)
On February 1, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak addressed Egypt amid the 5th day of civil unrest. The following is the complete transcript of his address.
Crowd not satisfied with Mubarak’s speech, chanted “we are not leaving”
The crowd is not happy with Egyptian President Mubarak’s concession speech and is calling for more action.
U.S. should support democracy, says professor
The U.S. would be foolish not to support the formation of a new democracy in Egypt, says Rutgers University political science professor and Middle Eastern specialist, Eric Davis.
Pages
- MOST READ
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Editor's pick
-
Raisi Death Reshapes Iran Succession, Puts Focus On Khamenei Son
-
Istanbul's Century-old Streetcar Gets A Makeover
-
Half Of Mangrove Ecosystems At Risk: Conservationists
-
ICC Arrest Warrant Requests: What Next?
-
Top US Banking Regulator Offers Resignation After Toxic Workplace Report
-
Taliban Poets Sing Praise Of New Afghan Order
-
Sick Of Tourists, Japan Town To Put Up Barrier Blocking Mt Fuji
-
Paralympics Should Put Disability Back On Global Agenda, Says IPC Chief
-
Mexico Aims To Be Big Economic Winner From US-China Tensions
-
Business And Bollywood Votes In India Election
