25 January protests
Tahrir media wars: State TV gives ground before Al Jazeera-led rivals
Egypt
February 6, 2011
Tahrir media wars: State TV gives ground before Al Jazeera-led rivals
Over the past twelve days, the demonstrations have dominated Egyptian television. But not all coverage has been equal. In fact,…
Brotherhood vows not to abandon demands for Mubarak’s ouster
Egypt
February 6, 2011
Brotherhood vows not to abandon demands for Mubarak’s ouster
After the first session of talks held on Sunday between the opposition and newly-appointed Vice-President Omar Suleiman, a leading member…
Youth coalition rejects talks with embattled regime
Egypt
February 6, 2011
Youth coalition rejects talks with embattled regime
Leaders of numerous youth organizations, calling themselves the Coalition of the Angry Youth Uprising, announced at a press conference today…
Popular committees: Between protecting and policing
Egypt
February 6, 2011
Popular committees: Between protecting and policing
With evening curfews still in effect, the 14-kilometer drive from Garden City to Heliopolis takes three hours on average. And,…
Rattled Israel holds security talks to discuss Egypt, Tunisia developments
Egypt
February 6, 2011
Rattled Israel holds security talks to discuss Egypt, Tunisia developments
Israel is holding a four-day security conference to discuss current events in the Middle East, especially those pertaining to Egypt…
In the shantytowns of Cairo, mixed feelings about Egypt’s uprising
Egypt
February 6, 2011
In the shantytowns of Cairo, mixed feelings about Egypt’s uprising
Residents of Cairo’s sprawling shantytowns are rejoicing in the fall of a security force that has long oppressed them, but…
Health Ministry: 1200 people injured in Tahrir during past three days
Egypt
February 6, 2011
Health Ministry: 1200 people injured in Tahrir during past three days
Cairo hospitals admitted 1200 people with injuries incurred during the Tahrir Square protests that took place between 2 and 4…
Central Bank of Egypt: Losses caused by protests not calculated
Business
February 6, 2011
Central Bank of Egypt: Losses caused by protests not calculated
The vice-president of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Hisham Ramez, has said it is too early to gauge the…
Oman’s presidential advisor to meet with Mubarak
Egypt
February 6, 2011
Oman’s presidential advisor to meet with Mubarak
Oman's presidential advisor Omar Zawawi arrived in Egypt on Sunday and plans to meet Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during his…
Anti-regime demonstrations enter 13th consecutive day
Egypt
February 5, 2011
Anti-regime demonstrations enter 13th consecutive day
For the twelfth day in a row, Tahrir Square remained flooded with people on Saturday demanding the departure of the…