February 2, 2011 Archives

Mubarak Says He Will Not Run Again

Following intense protests throughout Egypt -- President Hosni Mubarak says he will not run in another election. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

BA Man Conspired To Blow Up Plane

A British Airways employee conspired with a radical preacher to blow up a US-bound aeroplane, a court has heard.

100 Sled Dogs Killed After Winter Olympics

An organization that fights animal abuse is calling the slaughter of 100 sled dogs by an outdoor adventure company in British Columbia a bloodbath and police are investigating. (Feb. 1)

Street Protests Hit Jordan, King Takes Action

Jordan's Royal Palace says the king has sacked his government in the wake of street protests and has asked an ex-army general to form a new Cabinet. (Feb. 1)

Obama: Egypt's Transition Must Begin Now

President Barack Obama spoke briefly on the uprising in Egypt Tuesday. Obama said he spoke by phone with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and told him that an orderly transition in Egypt must be meaningful, peaceful and begin now. (Feb. 1)

Kerry Calls For Mubarak To Step Down

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, ranking member Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) addressed the ongoing crisis in Egypt, calling for President Hosni Mubarak to step aside and embrace the movement for a new Egypt.

Gibbs: U.S. Doesn't Determine Who's Egypt Ballot

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs reiterated the White House call for an orderly transition of power in Egypt but said it was not up to the U.S. to determine if President Hosni Mubarak is a candidate. (Jan. 31)

Interview With Egyptian Ambassador To The U.S.

Amb. Sameh Shoukry speaks to "This Week" anchor Christiane Amanpour.

Egypt in Turmoil: CFR Analysis by Isobel Coleman

Having just returned from Egypt, the Council on Foreign Relations' Isobel Coleman sat down with CFR Director of Studies James Lindsay to discuss the recent turmoil in the country.

A Conversation with James D. Wolfensohn

James D. Wolfensohn on issues surrounding globalization.

Egyptian Protesters Defying Curfew on their Way to Tahrir Square

Egyptian protesters make their way to Tahrir Square across El Malek El Saleh bridge, defying the 4pm curfew that was imposed by Mubarak. Power to the people!

Yemeni President Says He Won't Seek Another Term

Yemen's president has told parliament he will not seek another term in office or hand power to his son, an apparent reaction to protests in his own country that have been inspired by the turmoil in Egypt.

Mubarak in 'State of Denial'

Emad Shahin, associate professor of religion, Notre Dame, explains meaning behind Mubarak demonstrations in Egypt.

Situation in Egypt from a Diplomatic Perspective

Former Ambassador Kurtzer looks at the current situation in Egypt

Camels & Horses Storm into Tahrir Square

Supporters of Mubarak ride into Tahrir square on camels and horses.

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