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China censoring Egypt protests, are they afraid?

China has blocked the search for Egypt on Sina's microblogging service, reported Al Jazeera.

Haiti to release election results

Haiti's electoral authorities will release results next week from the country's disputed presidential election and set a date for a runoff vote in signs a protracted electoral impasse may be easing.

Suicide bomber kills Kandahar deputy governor

A motorcycle suicide bomber killed the deputy governor of Afghanistan's Kandahar province on Saturday, a blow to U.S.-led forces trying to bolster governance and fight a robust insurgency in the Taliban's heartland.

Jordanians rally against corruption and poverty

Jordanian activists rallied outside government offices Saturday as they tried to step up their campaign to force Prime Minister Samir Rifai to step down.

Tunis shopkeepers turn against protesters

Desperate to return to work after weeks of protests brought Tunis to a standstill, shopkeepers armed with sticks and knives guarded the entrance to the covered market on Saturday and pushed back a small gang of protesters.

Rwanda grenade attack kills two people, wounds 28

A grenade attack killed two people and wounded at least 28 in Rwanda's capital Kigali during the Friday evening rush hour, the police said on Saturday.

Central African Republic candidates say poll rigged

Rivals to Central African Republic leader Francois Bozize pulled their representatives off the election body on Saturday, alleging fraud after early partial results from last weekend's poll put Bozize in the lead.

Kenyan judicial appointments null and void: PM

Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday declared the appointment of top judicial figures by the country's president null and void because he had not been consulted.

African Union in new move to end Ivory Coast crisis

The African Union said on Friday it would form a panel of heads of state to solve the leadership crisis in Ivory Coast which would come up with a legally binding settlement within one month.

Egyptians defy curfew, call for Mubarak to go

Thousands of angry Egyptians defied a curfew on Saturday for the second day in a row and stayed on the streets to push their demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign.

OPINION UPDATE: Looting and lawlessness undermines Egyptian protesters’ cause

The video footage of Egyptian anti-government demonstrations included scenes of protesters (almost entirely young men) looting buildings and carrying off pieces of furniture and whatever other items they are able to seize with their bare hands.

Mubarak appoints VP as protests rage

The embattled president of Egypt Hosni Mubarak has promoted his chief of intelligence, Omar Suleiman, to the vice presidency as anti-government protests continue to defy a curfew and demonstrate on the streets.

Canada seeks to deport Tunisian billionaire, Ben-Ali relative

The government of Canada is preparing to arrest and deport Belhassen Trabelsi, a billionaire and also the brother-in-law of the recently deposed Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.

Saudi king expresses support for Mubarak

Saudi Arabia’s state news agency reported that King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud criticized the protestors (claiming they are instigated by infiltrators) and strongly backed Mubarak

Egypt closes off access to famed pyramids, other sites, as protests enter fifth day

As anti-government protests in Egypt enter a fifth day, tanks and military personnel are protecting key official buildings in Cairo, including state television, and the Foreign Ministry, as well as major tourist and archaeological sites like the Egyptian Museum, which houses priceless antiquities

Iran's first nuclear plant to go live on April

Iran's first nuclear power plant will be ready to generate electricity on April 9, atomic energy Chief Ali Akbar Salehi said on Friday

Egypt protests curb travel to Cairo

With the exception of popular tourist resorts by the Red Sea, Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, nations issue travel alerts to avoid visiting Cairo and other Egyptian cities.

Global Risks: Experts Focus on Two Key Challenges

Two of the most significant risks that could affect the world in the next 10 years - given their high degrees of impact and interconnectedness - are economic disparity and global governance failures, according to a survey seeking the opinion of hundreds of experts, business leaders and policy makers.

Column: Mubarak like Don Corleone

Like Don Corleone, Mubarak exudes an air of imperious placidity and cooperation (while commanding a fearsome army of killers and enforcers behind him). Also, like the godfather, he seems committed to having his son Gamal succeed him when he dies.

U.S. secretly supported Egyptian opposition groups: Wikileaks

The U.S. government secretly supported leading opposition figures in Egypt who have been preparing to topple President Hosni Mubarak for the past three years, according to cables released by Wikileaks.

Obama talks to Mubarak, urges speed-up of promised reforms

President Barack Obama has stated that he urged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak that he must carry out the reforms he pledged to carry out for the Egyptian people.

Mubarak says Egypt in 'defining moment,' will appoint new cabinet

President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak appeared on television late Friday for the first time since riots began in Cairo, saying in a televised address that the country was in a “defining moment” and that he had requested that his cabinet resign so a new one can be designated tomorrow.

Asian Americans demand apology from conservative Limbaugh

The Asian American community is demanding an apology from Rush Limbaugh, the vociferous conservative talk show host, for mocking Chinese President Hu Jintao in a racially insensitive way.

China to import more fuels despite clean energy drive

China will ramp up conventional fuel imports and production to power its economy in 2011 despite accelerating efforts to develop clean, renewable and alternative energy.

Joe Biden: Mubarak is no dictator and should not step down [VIDEO & FULL TEXT]

Never shy about sharing his opinion, Vice President Biden had some controversial comments about Egypt’s 30-year ruler Hosni Mubarak.

Egyptian unrest not Islamist, expert says

The situation in Egypt is, as they say, fluid, with rioting in Cairo, protestors clashing with police, vehicles set afire and a prominent Egyptian who returned home to foster democracy placed under house arrest. The president, Hosni Mubarak, has not been seen nor heard from in days. His wife has, by some reports, fled the country. The world is watching and no one can predict what may happen next.

Egypt Shuts Down Internet, Syria Still Up

Egypt has officially cut off Internet access to the country, marking the first time in the history of the Internet when a nation-state has gone dark. Other nations, though, seem reluctant to follow suit.

How does unrest in Egypt, Tunisia impact investor sentiment?

Richard C. Kang, chief investment officer & director of research at Emerging Global Advisors spoke to IB Times about the political unrest in North Africa and implications for investors

LIVE BLOG: Coverage of turmoil in Egypt

A live blog of Al Jazeera's coverage of the riots and unrest in Egypt.

Mubarak to address Egyptian nation on TV to discuss unrest

President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak is expected to appear on television soon to address his nation as protests ensnare Cairo and other cities in turmoil.