Mubarak's rise and fall (18 images)

French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) hugs his Egyptian counterpart, Hosni Mubarak, upon arrival at the Elysee Palace in Paris, February 9, 2009.The two leaders held talks on Middle East peace initiatives. (UPI Photo/Eco Clement)

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on August 18, 2009. UPI/Dennis Brack/Pool