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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak Speaking to Nation
An image grab taken from Egyptian state television Al-Masriya shows Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak speaking to the nation in Cairo, on February 1, 2011. UPI/Ismael Mohamad

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Remembering January 25 in Egypt
Added January 25, 2012 with 21 photos
January 25, 2012 marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the revolution in Egypt that eventually toppled President Hosni Mubarak's regime. The hotbed of the revolution, Tahrir Square, became the focal point of worldwide attention, and became the highest-profile event in the entire Arab Spring.
Protests resume in Egypt
Added December 02, 2011 with 11 photos
Egyptians rallied in Tahrir Square in Cairo awaiting the results of this week's elections, the first since the ousting of former President Hosni Mubarak.
Parliamentary elections held in Egypt
Added November 28, 2011 with 20 photos
Eleven months after the fall of Hosni Mubarak 45 million Egyptians are voting in the first round of six for it's upper and lower houses of parliament. The complicated process will take four months to conclude. Presidential elections are expected to be held in 2012.
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in court
Added August 03, 2011 with 9 photos
Mubarak and his two sons, Alaa and Gamal, are being tried on charges of corruption and ordering the killing of protesters during the revolution that ended his reign after 18 days of popular protest.
Egyptians celebrate Mubarak resignation
Added February 18, 2011 with 6 photos
Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians gather in celebration marking one week after the resignation of Former President Hosni Mubarak.
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Mubarak trial resumes in Egypt
Mubarak trial resumes in Egypt
CAIRO, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- An Egyptian court heard Saturday from the lawyer for the former head of state security under ousted leader Hosni Mubarak, officials said.
General strike on Egypt anniversary
General strike on Egypt anniversary
CAIRO, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Egypt appeared calm Saturday as activists called for a general strike and the government deployed soldiers and armored vehicles, observers said.
Egyptians protest, demand junta cede rule
CAIRO, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Thousands of Egyptians protested on Cairo streets denouncing the country's military junta a day before they say a general strike will knock it from power.
Egyptians march on Defense Ministry
Egyptians march on Defense Ministry
CAIRO, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Egyptian protesters said Friday during marches on the Defense Ministry they wanted the military authority to hand power to a civilian administration.
Egyptians to protest year of military rule
CAIRO, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Egypt's rulers have deployed tanks and soldiers ahead of rallies planned to protest the slow transition to democracy since Hosni Mubarak's ouster a year ago.
Israel boosts naval forces in natural gas fields
TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- The Israeli government plans to build a floating liquefied natural gas terminal with a sea-based defense radar system off its Mediterranean coast while forming a naval force to protect its rich offshore gas fields against terrorist attack.
Muslim Brotherhood stakes claim on government
Muslim Brotherhood stakes claim on government
CAIRO, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- The Muslim Brotherhood's political alliance in Egypt is ready to form an alliance in opposition to the current Cabinet, a senior leader said.
Egypt military council sticks to timetable
Egypt military council sticks to timetable
CAIRO, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Egypt's prime minister said the nation's ruling military council would remain in power through June despite ongoing protests in the streets.
NGO squabble harbinger of Egypt's future?
NGO squabble harbinger of Egypt's future?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. relations with Egypt's ruling military have turned prickly in the dispute over Egypt's clampdown on pro-democracy, non-governmental organizations.
Muslim Brotherhood calls for civilian leaders
Muslim Brotherhood calls for civilian leaders
CAIRO, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Transferring power to a civilian-led government in Cairo would ensure the country's long-term stability, an Islamist leader said.
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“ We discussed so many issues -- the Middle East issues -- interests in the region, ”
Obama, Mubarak discuss advancing peace
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“ This issue requires tough decisions to be made by courageous leaders and I think that Prime Minister (Binyamin) Netanyahu can make tough decisions, ”
Mubarak: No need to recognize Jewish state
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“ We feel sad for the shedding of the blood of Palestinians by Palestinian hands in a fighting that has crossed ”
Egypt's Mubarak laments Palestinian split
United Press International
“ I expressed my concern to President Peres that peace talks have not progressed since our last meeting in July and that Egypt is looking forward to an Israeli response, such as halting the building of settlements in east Jerusalem, ”
Mubarak, Peres spar on peace issues
United Press International
“ We want to end at all cost the marginalization of the African continent, so that it can participate with a clear and strong voice in political and economic decision-making at the international level, ”
Sarkozy: Africa to have stronger voice
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