Unrest Across Arab World Driven by Economic Struggles
In Cairo and other cities protests surge as leaders promise jobs and reforms amid wide unemployment. Analysts say decades of economic imbalance fuel anger, with youths and a growing middle class demanding opportunity and media access.
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U S plans mass evacuation flight from Egypt
State Department aims to evacuate thousands of U S citizens from Egypt on charter planes with multiple flights in the coming days. Assistant Secretary Janice Jacobs cites Internet outages hindering access to information, as charters depart from Cairo to Europe destinations including Athens Istanbul and Nicosia.
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Extremists mute religious message as Egypt protests surge
In Cairo the Muslim Brotherhood shows restraint amid a nationwide revolt against Hosni Mubarak. The group backs Mohamed ElBaradei as a transitional president while pledging support for free elections. Analysts warn their future role hinges on balancing religious aims with liberal, Western-leaning sentiment.
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Al Jazeera Banned in Egypt During Protests
Al Jazeera says Egyptian authorities ordered the closure of its Cairo news hub covering mass street protests. The network denounces the ban as an attempt to stifle reporting amid widespread upheaval as Arab governments face pressure and online reach grows.
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