Egypt Protests

Protest Snowball Knocks Over Jordanian Government

Jordan’s King Abdullah abruptly dismissed his government as the street protest revolution spreads with demands for reforms and lower prices.

Terrorist Escapes Egypt to Gaza, Vows to Attack Israel on TV

New danger: Al-Jazeera interviews Army of Islam Cairo prison escapee who is back in Gaza; he vows to continue armed struggle against Israel.

Assad Prepares for ‘Day of Rage’ in Syria

“Revolution fever” spreads to Syria, but Assad holds the upper hand. He is lowering prices, says he wants reforms - but still restricts Facebook.

Obama Consults With World Leaders

Israeli PM Netanyahu among those contacted by Obama, who reiterated his position on the violence in Egypt and on the need for a new government.

One-Way Ticket from Egypt

The US and other countries charter dozens of planes for a mass exodus from Egypt, where tense quiet reins while a “million-man” rally is planned.

Egypt 2011=France 1968? No Ideal Choices Here

INN's political science expert: The road map charted by Clinton of an orderly transition to democracy would be ideal, but what if it is rejected?

Foreign Ministry Upgrades Warnings to Israelis: Leave Egypt

Israel's Foreign Ministry sharpened its warnings to citizens Sunday night, urging them not to go to Egypt. Those already there should leave.

ElBaradei a ‘Stooge for Iran,’ says US Jewish Leader Hoenlein

Egyptian protest icon ElBaradei is a 'stooge for Iran,’ says US Jewish leader Hoenlein, adding that it's myth that he is a human rights activist.

Azzam Azzam: Mubarak Must Go

Azzam Azzam, who spent eight years in an Egyptian prison on charges of spying for Israel, explains why Mubarak’s regime will fall.

400 Israelis Rescued from Egypt

A 16-hour ordeal ended safely Monday with 400 Israelis rescued from Egypt on two El Al planes. Hundreds of US citizens and others are leaving too.

Exodus in Egypt: US Suggests Fleeing As Soon as Possible

The US tells citizens to consider leaving Egypt as soon as possible. Dozens of wealthy Egyptians beat the rush and flee on private planes.

Obama Demands Mubarak Halt Violence, Introduce Reforms

Obama tells Mubarak to halt violence, less than two years after he delivered his “reaching out to Muslims” speech. Anti-US protests in Jordan.

Tanks, Fighter Jets Enter Cairo

Egypt sent its tanks into Cairo and its fighter planes soared through the skies overhead Sunday in an effort to persuade protesters to return home.

Egypt Shuts Down Al Jazeera

Egypt has shut down Al Jazeera after it interviewed Muslim radical preaching incitement against the Mubarak regime. The US has not yet commented.

WikiLeaks: US Secretly Backed Plans for Rebellion in Egypt

For the last three years, the US supported ‘democracy activists” who planned rebellion in Egypt, according to leaked cables quoted by London paper.

Bedouin Terrorists Attempt Takeover of Northern Sinai, 12 Dead

Twelve Bedouin terrorists and Egyptian security forces were killed south of Gaza where Bedouins tried to take control of the smuggling area.

Egypt's Top Gas Mogul Flees Cairo

The top shareholder in the Egyptian gas firm that holds contracts with Israel has fled Cairo with dozens of other elite Egyptian and Arab families.

Mubarak Succumbs to Pressure, Appoints First-Ever Vice President

Mubarak appoints intelligence chief Omar Suleiman as his first-ever vice president in a bid to stave off a possible revolution against his regime.

Egypt Kills 100 Protesters; Israel Evacuates Diplomats

Egypt copies Iranian tactics and uses brute force against Egyptian protesters, killing 100. Israel evacuates diplomats and their families.