Hosni Mubarak

Arab Spring Documentary Uprising Reminds Us that the Struggle Continues

Lara Logan Speaks on Her Sexual Assault in Egypt

Lara Logan in Cairo​As the deaths of photographers Tim Hetherington and Chris Honros sadly reminded us last week, journalists continue to face dangers all over the globe, and especially in the volatile Middle East, where a rash of uprisings have created historic opportunities to capture news, ... More >>

Free Will Astrology: April 20-26, 2011

Maikel Nabil, Egyptian Blogger, Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail for Criticizing Military

​Maikel Nabil, a 25-year-old Egyptian blogger, has been sentenced to 3 years in prison after criticizing the military for supporting "the corruption and anti-democratic practices" of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Nabil, who describes himself on Twitter as an "Egyptian Blogger, Activ ... More >>

Study Abroad, At Home

For New York archaeology students, a planned semester studying ruins in Egypt turned into a round trip back to Manhattan

Black Hebrew Israelites: New York's Most Obnoxious Prophets

Why do they scream and curse at you?

The Ugliest Reactions to the Lara Logan Assault: Nir Rosen, NYU Fellow, Resigns Over Tweets

​CBS News announced yesterday that correspondent Lara Logan was attacked and sexually assaulted in Tahrir Square on February 11, amid celebrations following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. The outpouring of support for Logan online was immediate, as news organizations, blogs, and T ... More >>

CBS Correspondent Lara Logan Beaten and Sexually Assaulted in Egypt

photo via CBS News​CBS News reports that correspondent Lara Logan was attacked and sexually assaulted in Tahrir Square. She was covering the celebrations after Hosni Mubarak's resignation on February 11 when she became separated from her team and security.

Hosni Mubarak Reportedly in Coma; Maybe in Germany

​According to unconfirmed reports, including from the Egyptian daily Al-Masry Al-Youm, ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who resigned last week after almost three weeks of violent protests in his country, is in a coma. Other (pro-government) sources say that the 82-year-old former presi ... More >>

Brooklyn Man Caught After Stabbing Spree; Egyptians Celebrate Mubarak's Resignation (Weekend Links)

NYPD via NYDN​Morning! Good news: It will be a positively balmy high of 39 today. The Brooklyn man who stabbed his father to death yesterday has been caught this morning after killing his ex-girlfriend and her mother and stabbing two others. As the Post puts it, 23-year-old Maksim Gelman "resurfa ... More >>

Mubarak Steps Down in Announcement From Vice President Omar Suleiman

​Hosni Mubarak, president of Egypt for three decades, "has waived the office of president," said Vice President Omar Suleiman in a speech that lasted less than a minute at 6:00 p.m. local Egypt time today, Friday February 11, 2011, eighteen days after massive protests started in Cairo. The arm ... More >>

President Obama on Egypt: "We Witnessed History Taking Place"

​President Obama addressed the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at the White House this afternoon. He lauded the peaceful nature of the protests, as well as the patriotism and restraint of Egypt's military. "The people of Egypt have spoken," he said, "Egypt will never be the sam ... More >>

Who Will Replace Hosni Mubarak as the World's 20th Worst Dictator?

​Hosni Mubarak's resignation as President of Egypt today has left an immense vacuum in world politics. Yes, this means that he is no longer 20th on Parade Magazine's List of the World's Worst Dictators. Who will slide into his now-vacant slot? We've got the scoop! SPOILER ALERT: Do not click " ... More >>

Mubarak to Step Down Amid Continued Protests and a New List of Demands in Egypt

​On the seventeenth day of protests in Egypt, Hosni Mubarak may finally be stepping down, according to reports from Britain's Channel 4 News. Mubarak is expected to transfer power to his newly appointed vice president, Omar Suleiman. Lindsey Hilsum, a Channel 4 reported, said on Twitter that H ... More >>

Hosni Mubarak Will Not Resign

​Despite reports that President Hosni Mubarak would step down today, the maligned Egyptian leader took to state television and announced that he would be fulfilling his term. He reiterated his February 1 speech in which he said he would not be running for reelection in September, and that it i ... More >>

Wael Ghonim Helps Reignite Protests in Egypt

via​Wael Ghonim, the Google marketing executive in the Middle East and North Africa, was freed yesterday after being held by the Egyptian government for nearly two weeks. Today, he was back in Tahrir Square demanding the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. An NPR reporter credits Ghonim wi ... More >>

Google Exec Free in Egypt; Protest Numbers Fall Some as Media Fatigue Starts to Set In

​Wael Ghonim, the Google marketing executive in charge of the Middle Eastern and North African regions, who jumped into the Egyptian protests only to be snatched up by government authorities, is now safe and free, tweeting Monday around 8 p.m. Cairo time, "Freedom is a bless that deserves figh ... More >>

Hosni Mubarak For Sale on eBay

​Hosni Mubarak, the embattled Egyptian dictator, is for sale on eBay with bidding still at the low, low price of $90.00 at the moment, with only 12 bids in. From Art Threat comes news of the odd auction, which says that "100% of the final sale price will support Oxfam America."

Anonymous Hackers Do Their Tiny Part in Egypt, Tunisia and Yemen

​Anonymous -- the scattered, non-hierarchical and anarchistic hacker group best known for their prolonged campaign against Scientology -- have transitioned recently not only into a pro-WikiLeaks group, but also into fervent supporters of revolution in the Middle East. Yesterday, about 500 memb ... More >>

Hosni Mubarak: "I've Had Enough, I Want To Go"

Just not yet! This according to ABC News' Christiane Amanpour, chased through the streets of Cairo just yesterday, who today became the first journalist to see Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak since protests broke out on January 25.

Hosni Mubarak Will Not Run For Reelection

Egyptian State Television​Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has announced he will not to seek reelection. This follows reports that President Obama suggested the leader, who has been the subject of protests across Egypt, step down.

Egypt Update: March of Millions Planned For Tuesday; Plus, Where to Read More

With the government curfew lifted and military roadblocks encircling the city of Cairo, Tuesday is shaping up to be the biggest day of protest yet as the ongoing general strike may top one million marchers tomorrow, according to organizers hoping to oust President Hosni Mubarak. Al Jazeera English ( ... More >>

One Thousand Egyptians Storm Interior Ministry; Death Toll in Revolts May Have Broken 90; New Protests in Yemen and Jordan

via CNNThe Middle East is getting absolutely bonkers. There's a lot going on right now and it's moving really fast, so Weekend Links are going to be a little Egypt-centric today. Al Jazeera is reporting that around 1,000 Egyptians have stormed the interior ministry in Cairo; they're also reporting t ... More >>

Egyptian Protesters Continue to Clash With Police; WikiLeaks Releases Egypt Cables

Diplomatic relations between the United States and Egypt have been strained and "delicate" for years, according to new cables released by the government-bearing organization WikiLeaks on Friday morning, as protests in Cairo turned violent. Thousands are braving police violence, including the use of ... More >>

Iran Crisis: Cheney Plays the Egypt Card

Vice president deals Mubarak in on nuclear standoff

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Bush's Moral Guide

President trades silence on Darfur for terrorist information from murderous Sudan

First the Guns, Now the Butter

America shows two faces in Yemen—both meant to fight terror

The Challenger

For Egypt's opposition, reforms change little, and America is still the 'kiss of death'

Bush's Middle East Plan, Interrupted

Positive spin for a shortsighted policy

Flashlight on the Potomac

The Middle East, Still Dark in Bush's Gaze

Checkpoint Baghdad

As the Looters Run Out of Loot, Layers of Disaster Remain

Hate Crimes

Like the Taliban, America’s Middle East Allies Tyrannize Gays and Women