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Mubarak pictures taken down

February 14, 2011 by benim

Cairo – The omnipresent pictures of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak were being officially removed from government offices and streets on Sunday. Large pictures of Mubarak, who resigned after almost 30 years in power on Friday following 18 days of … read more »

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Yemeni president to step aside

February 2, 2011 by benim

Yemen – Yemen’s U.S.-backed president, in power for more than three decades, pledged Wednesday not to seek another term in office in an apparent attempt to defuse protests inspired by Tunisia’s revolt and the turmoil in Egypt. The concession by … read more »

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Internet cut as Egyptians seek million-strong march

February 1, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egypt’s anti-government protesters, scenting victory after President Hosni Mubarak agreed to discuss political reforms, rallied support for what they hope can be a million-strong march for democracy on Tuesday. Mubarak’s newly appointed vice-president began talks with opposition figures … read more »

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Protests in America: Obama urge to call for Egypt president to step down (Pictures)

January 31, 2011 by benim

he United States led an international push last night to force Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to yield to Egyptians’ demands for democracy. Protest marches came to the streets of America, with one group of demonstrators marching from the Egyptian Embassy … read more »

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U.S., in shift, bluntly urges Mubarak to reform now – Video

January 26, 2011 by benim

The United States bluntly urged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday to make political reforms in the face of protesters demanding his ouster, marking a pivot in its stance toward a key Arab ally. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton … read more »

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Protesters in Egypt greeted by a police crackdown

January 26, 2011 by benim

Protesters taking to the streets in Egypt on Wednesday felt the wrath of security forces, a day after an unparalleled display of public rage at the government and full-throated cries for the ouster of the longtime president. Police turned water … read more »

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