Five world leaders jump into the fray
Concerned about ending up on the wrong side of history, world leaders have appeared hesitant to vocally support either the Egyptian government or the growing number of protesters in Cairo. Below are the reactions from five regional and world players to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, his government, and the protests.
Unmoved by Mubarak's speech, Egyptian protesters insist: 'He must leave.'
Responding to Egyptian President Mubarak's offer to not run for reelection in September, one protester in Cairo's Tahrir Square said: 'Thirty years of injustice is enough. We don’t need eight more months.'
Quiet Acts of Protest on a Noisy Day
Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians traveled like pilgrims to speak freely and to be heard.
Egypt's neighbour fears what might follow Mubarak
Obama says change in Egypt "must begin now"
President Barack Obama told Hosni Mubarak on Tuesday an orderly transition of power in Egypt "must begin now" and raised doubts about the Egyptian leader's plan to stay in office six more months.
Egypt’s aura spills across the Arab world
There was nothing random about the White House picking Cairo for President Barack Obama’s goodwill outreach to the Muslim world in 2009. It understood what Arabs know in their bones: few places resonate so profoundly in Islam’s heartland.
Mohamed ElBaradei forging government
Mohamed ElBaradei, the Egyptian opposition figurehead, was on Tuesday night forging an alternative government to the rule of Hosni Mubarak as support fell away from the former general who has been the country's president for the last 30 years.
Google says executive missing in Egypt
Google Inc said on Tuesday that its Middle East and North Africa marketing head is missing in Egypt.
U.N.: Death toll of Tunisian protesters at least 219
U.N. investigative panel has reported that at least 219 people were killed during the weeks of street protests in Tunisia that forced the ouster of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali.
Jordan: revolution fears in Algeria, Yemen and Syria
With protests in several Middle East countries, there are also now fears for Algeria, Yemen and Syria.
Syrian protesters plan 'day of rage'
Syrians are organising campaigns on Facebook and Twitter that call for a "day of rage" in the capital Damascus this week, taking inspiration from Egypt and Tunisia in using social networking sites to rally their followers for sweeping political reforms.
Australians 'should flee cyclone'
Queensland residents in vulnerable areas are urged to flee quickly before Cyclone Yasi strikes with winds of up to 295km/h (183mph).
Jordanian king appoints new PM after protests
King Abdullah of Jordan, a close US ally, on Tuesday replaced his prime minister after protests over food prices and poor living conditions, naming a former premier with a military background to head the government.
Straw set to close Iraq hearings
Former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw is to give evidence to the Iraq Inquiry for a third time, in the last of its scheduled public hearings.
Secret prison in Iraq raises fresh concerns over torture
Human Rights Watch issued a report Tuesday that says Iraqi forces linked to Prime Minister Maliki are running a secret prison for terror suspects.
Russian diplomat expelled in Irish spy case
Ireland ordered a Russian diplomat expelled Tuesday after an investigation found that Moscow's intelligence service used six stolen Irish identities as cover for spies operating in the United States.
France holds Ben Ali 'family jet'
French prosecutors seize a jet said to belong to the family of ousted Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.
Irish election set for 25 February
Irish voters will go to the polls on Friday February 25, the Government confirmed today.
Funding falls short for new casing to secure Chernobyl nuclear wreckage
Borders may file for bankruptcy this month: source
Borders Group Inc, the second-largest U.S. book chain, may file for bankruptcy later this month, a source familiar with matter said.
Young officers unwilling to make donations for coup suspects
Young members of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are unwilling to make donations to the TSK Solidarity Fund, which intends to finance the legal expenses of suspects in the Ergenekon and Sledgehammer cases, according to the Star daily.
Google Art Project Launches: Why It's Amazing
One of the long-standing promises of the Internet -- of the last century's worth of technology, really -- is that the cultural heritage of the world will be accessible to everyone in their homes
India set to legalise sex acts for children aged 12
India is set to legalise sexual acts between children aged 12 to 16 in a new child protection act.
Heavy traffic hits online crime maps
Home Office site crashes after 18m hits an hour and claims of labelling law-abiding areas as troublespots
Internet almost out of addresses
Delays in transition to IPv6 system mean some households and businesses will face connection problems in coming months
Simulated Mars mission 'on target'
The crew of the Mars500 simulated mission to the Red Planet have gone into "orbit" around their tar
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