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Hot Air Balloon Explodes in Mid-Air Over Egypt, Killing 18

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:38:33 +0000

A hot air balloon carrying a group of tourists near Luxor, Egypt, exploded in mid-air Tuesday, killing 18 people in the deadliest accident ever of its kind. Twenty-one passengers were onboard at the time; the pilot and two other survivors were taken to the hospital. The explosion, probably caused by gas, occurred while the balloon [...]

Lara Logan: Receives Call from President Obama

Marcie Pink — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:30:58 +0000

Lara Logan, the CBS correspondent brutally attacked last week in Egypt following the resignation for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, received a phone call from President Obama yesterday.

Although no information was released, an anonymous White House official told CNN that the preside

What is Going To Happen In Egypt Next

Marcie Pink — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:09:32 +0000

This video explains what the plan is for Egypt now that the Egyptian Government is moving towards a new true democracy and the impact on the Middle East. What do you think the impact is going to be? Will this be good for Middle Eastern peace?

Faces of Celebration in Egypt

Lucky Larry — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:07:38 +0000

There's jubilation on the street of Cairo, in response to the news that Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak will step down after 30 years in office. Check out a gallery from the celebration.

Egpyt is Free – Live Video Feed

Marcie Pink — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:12:17 +0000

Wild cheers erupted from tens of thousands of demonstrators in Cairo’s Tahrir Square after word spread that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. Demonstrators chanted “Egypt is free!” upon hearing the news. LIVE: Watch now as crowds cheer

Egyptian Crisis: Obama & 8 yr Old Girl Offers Words of Wisdom [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:00:06 +0000

As the Egyptian crisis enters another day, people all over the world are offering words of wisdom on how to resolve the problems plaguing the nation.

Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced that he would not seek re-election in September, but that concession isn't nearly enough for those who are calling for his immediate ouster.

Protests Continue In Egypt As Military Backs Down

Lucky Larry — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:33:49 +0000

Protests in Egypt continued today and the military said it would cease to use force against the demonstrators. Other nations are backing the protestors and urging Egypt's government to consider reform.

Protest Swells In Egypt

Lucky Larry — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:00:56 +0000

Many thousands of protestors took to the streets of Cairo on Friday to protest the long rule of President Hosni Mubarak, who they claim has undermined freedoms of Egyptian citizens while neglecting issues like the nation's suffering economy. The recent ousting of a similarly authoritarian Tunisian leader inspired the revolt.

Military enforcement has been called in by the government to deal with the demonstrators, firing water cannons and tear gas to into the crowds as seen in the below video footage: