List/Grid Tag Archives: Hosni Mubarak
Mubarak’s Wife Detained in Egypt
Egypt has detained the former first lady, Suzanne Mubarak and has ordered that she remain in custody for 15 days while authorities investigate her involvement in the illegal acquisition of…
Egypt Organized National Council
In Egypt, political activists and scholars gathered in hundreds over the weekend for a meeting aimed at “protecting the revolution.” The group plans on electing a 60-member council to represent…
Muslim Brotherhood to Seek One-Half of Parliament Seats in Egypt
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood announced over the weekend that the new political party will contest half of the seats in Egypt’s parliamentary elections held in September. The Muslim Brotherhood, once outlawed…
Egypt’s Hawass Will Retain Post and Escapes Jail Sentence
Egypt’s antiquity minister Zahi Hawass will not serve any jail time and will remain in his position, according to the his blog post. “The National Council of Egypt’s Administrative Court…
Mubarak Makes First Public Statement Since Ouster
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is breaking his silence to defend his family’s reputation against the “lies.” He said the accusations against him and his family of corruption are not…
Egyptians Fill Tahrir Square Again
Two months ago, Egyptians engaged in epic protests that eventually led to longtime leader Hosni Mubarak’s departure. Tens of thousands of Egyptians flocked to Tahrir Square in the North African…
Gaddafi Envoy in London
The Guardian is reporting that Gaddafi has sent one of his most trusted aides to London to meet with British officials. This is just one of many recent meetings between…
Egyptians Offer Apology to Lara Logan
In an amazing show of support, a new Facebook page recently cropped up. The page is dedicated to offering apologies to CBS correspondent, Lara Logan. Logan was covering Egyptian President…
New Details Emerge About Brutal Assault on CBS Reporter Lara Logan
CBS’ chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan has not yet publicly addressed the brutal assault she experienced in Egypt while covering President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation over a week ago. However, new…
Italy – Berlusconi’s Affairs Causing Chaos of Polemics and Conflicting Opinions
The Rubygate affair, how is called in Italy the scandal in which the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is involved, has led the country into a chaos of polemics and…
Lara Logan – Blame the Victim Still Alive and Well in U.S.
CBS News chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan was released from the hospital on Wednesday in “remarkably good spirits,” despite the trauma she suffered last week in Cairo. The New York…
Is Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood a Valid Choice?
As people around the world watch the jubilant celebrations in and around Tahrir Square in Cairo today, not everyone is basking in the fun. There are varying opinions circulating around…
Demonstrations and Protests Spread Throughout Iran
Iran is now dealing with the widespread protests that have been sweeping through the Arab world. On Monday, hundreds of thousands Iranians clashed with government security forces. The conflict left…
CBS Reporter Lara Logan Assaulted in Egypt
It has been a scary and awful week for CBS news reporters. First there was Serene Branson’s disturbing on-air possible stroke during the Grammy’s. Now, CBS is reporting that their…
Obama Honors Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on his Last Day
After serving two years as the White House press secretary, Robert Gibbs has stepped down from his position. On Friday, Gibbs’ last day at his position, President Barack Obama made…
Glenn Beck Tells Critics to “Go to Hell”
Fox News host Glenn Beck has started to lash out at critics, telling them on his Thursday show to “go to hell.” Beck has come under fire recently for his…
Why Did Mubarak Refuse to Step Down?
All day Thursday, reporters and foreign diplomats alike speculated that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak would step down. In a strange turn of events, Mubarak announced that he would not leave…
