Egypt
In echo of last year, marches call for regime’s fall
January 25, 2012
In echo of last year, marches call for regime’s fall
Marches from all over Cairo are heading toward Tahrir Square on a day that marks the one-year anniversary of the…
Former first lady begged for US help during uprising, activist says
January 25, 2012
Former first lady begged for US help during uprising, activist says
Egypt's former first lady begged the US government to save then-President Hosni Mubarak during the uprising last January that ended…
Flashback from 2011: Activists hope 25 January protest will be start of ‘something big’
January 25, 2012
Flashback from 2011: Activists hope 25 January protest will be start of ‘something big’
A year ago, we ran a curtain raiser ahead of the 25 January protests in anticipation of what was then…
Expat Egyptians mark revolution anniversary around the world
January 25, 2012
Expat Egyptians mark revolution anniversary around the world
Expatriate Egyptians around the world will celebrate the first anniversary of the 25 January revolution Wednesday in events that will…
Arab League proposes ElBaradei as special envoy to Syria, says newspaper
January 25, 2012
Arab League proposes ElBaradei as special envoy to Syria, says newspaper
The Arab League offered former presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei the position of special envoy to Syria, a London-based newspaper reported…
MPs vow rights of revolution injured, martyrs are a priority
January 25, 2012
MPs vow rights of revolution injured, martyrs are a priority
The newly formed People’s Assembly honored those killed and injured during the 25 January revolution in a statement issued Wednesday.…
Update: Protesters defy bad weather, continue flocking to Tahrir
January 25, 2012
Update: Protesters defy bad weather, continue flocking to Tahrir
Egyptians continue to flock to Cairo's Tahrir Square where the uprising that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak broke out a…
US praises lifting of Emergency Law, seeks clarification of ‘thuggery’
January 25, 2012
US praises lifting of Emergency Law, seeks clarification of ‘thuggery’
The US on Tuesday praised Egypt's decision to lift the much-hated state of emergency and to hand power to Parliament…
Security incidents raise concerns for revolution anniversary
January 25, 2012
Security incidents raise concerns for revolution anniversary
Two incidents Tuesday raise concerns about the security situation as Egypt celebrates the first anniversary of the 25 January revolution,…
Wednesday’s papers: Press reacts to revolution anniversary with celebration, protest
January 25, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Press reacts to revolution anniversary with celebration, protest
Local papers Wednesday mirror various reactions to the revolution anniversary; there are those that are celebrating, those that reject the…