The recent popular uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt attest above all to the indomitability of the human spirit,…
Clashes Break Out in Tahrir Square
Clashes have broken out between pro- and anti-government demonstrators in the Egyptian capital Cairo. Protesters from both sides threw…
Egypt’s Uprising Forces a New American View of the ‘Arab Street’
Last week, an image that could define an era flashed around the globe: on a concrete strip, amid flames…
Massive demonstrations across Egypt Tuesday were followed by a televised speech by President Hosni Mubarak, but his declaration that…
The excitement in Cairo—including the biggest crowd yet today in Tahrir Square—has made it difficult to follow the development…
As Arabs Rise Up, U.S. Activists Must Persevere
In the last several days, Tunisia and Egypt have shown us what is possible when people are no longer…
The Best Egypt Protest Signs From Around The World
Entering the eighth day of protests, here’s a collection of the most inspiring signs from demonstrations in Egypt. For…
Egyptian politics are on a knife’s edge as the popular uprising in that country has put the question of…
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