Opposition calls for million in Cairo streets to demand Mubarak
A coalition of opposition groups urged a million protesters to flood Cairo to demand President Mubarak step down. Mubarak named a new government seen as regime loyalist, sparking scorn as protesters camped in Tahrir Square. Banks, schools, and the stock market closed. bread lines formed. thousands fled as Cairo airport faced chaos. The coalition, led mainly by youth groups and including the Muslim Brotherhood, eyed ElBaradei as a potential spokesman but said the Brotherhood would not lead. United diplomatic calls for a peaceful, orderly transition grew from the US, EU, and regional powers.
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Myanmar opens parliament under tight security amid junta control
Myanmar held its first parliament in over two decades with the military and allies retaining veto power after the 1962 coup. Opening ceremonies in Naypyitaw featured sealed roads, restricted access, and cameras banned, as ethnic minority delegates arrived and speakers were chosen under the junta backed USDP.
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Cyclone Yasi Poses Major Threat to Flooded Queensland
Cyclone Yasi intensified to a Category 3 and could reach Category 4 with winds up to 162 mph as it moves toward Queensland. It may bring up to three feet of rain, threatening already flooded communities and prompting evacuations. Premier Anna Bligh warned the path could shift and urged preparedness across the coast while authorities plan for potential further flooding.
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