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Cairo -- The spectacle of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's former strongman, standing trial in a cage in a former police academy has left the city in a state of awe, anticipation, and doubt. The 83-year-old Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for 30 years, is facing charges that could carry the
Murder
The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on charges of premeditated murder and attempted murder in connection with the shootings of anti-government protesters in January 2011 must be fair, transparent, and revealing of the full truth, according to Amnesty International. The trial, set to begin on Wednesday in Cairo,
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Egypt's tourism industry, heavily impacted by the anti-government protests that led to President Hosni Mubarak's ouster, is on the path to revival. The government announced plans to reopen historical sites, including the pyramids of Giza, on Sunday, as part of an effort to restore the country&
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The Obama administration's handling of the protests in Egypt has undergone significant changes over the past month, with the White House recalibrating its role in encouraging democratization in the Middle East. Initially, administration officials made statements that sometimes contradicted each other, but as the protests unfolded, President Obama
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President Barack Obama expressed optimism on Egypt's path to change, stating that the country is "making progress" in negotiating an end to the standoff between the government and protesters demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. The president's comments came as Egypt's
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Leaders of the Egyptian democracy movement are vowing to escalate their pressure for President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, despite the government's claims of having already begun negotiations to end the uprising. The protests, now in their 13th day, have continued to draw large crowds, with over 100,
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The US administration led by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has called for an orderly transition in Egypt, urging President Hosni Mubarak's government to implement democratic reforms and hold free and fair elections. Clinton maintained that the US would stand ready to help with the transition, while
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As the protests in Egypt gain momentum, the country's leader, Hosni Mubarak, appears to be on the verge of departure, sending shockwaves through the Middle East and the United States. For decades, Mubarak has been a steadfast ally of the US, but his likely exit raises concerns about
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The paradox of American foreign policy in the Arab world was laid bare in the recent upheaval in Egypt. Two different speeches, one by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 2005 and another by President Obama in 2009, showcased the inconsistency in US actions and words. While the US has
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As events in Egypt captivated the world on Friday, the US was pressing the government of President Hosni Mubarak to act swiftly on reforms in order to survive. The White House sent two clear and stark messages to Mubarak: introduce reforms now, and avoid a massive crackdown on protests. President
