Another 245 Lebanese evacuated from Cairo

National news agency that the “Middle East Airlines Airbus 330 plane returned Monday around 6:10 pm from Cairo to Beirut with 245 passengers on board. (more…)

Gemayel calls on Mikati to make up his mind over STL

During an interview with MTV , Phalange party MP Nadim Gemayel called on Prime Minister –designate Najib Mikati to have a “clear stance” regarding the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL).

“The Phalange Party will not take part in any cabinet , headed by Mikati, as long as the PM-designate does not make up his mind over the STL,” Gemayel said (more…)

Egyptian army will not use force against protesters, report

The Egyptian army has said it will not use force against protesters calling for the removal of President Hosni Mubarak ahead of a “million people” march.

The military said it considers the people’s demands “legitimate”. (more…)

Hezbollah pays tribute to Egyptian protesters

The Iranian and Syrian backed Hezbollah, a strong critic of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his ties with Israel, saluted on Monday protesters who are “combating and resisting” the Egyptian president.

“We should pay tribute to the proud Egyptian people (more…)

Biggest corporate stakes in Egypt’s power shift

The recent demonstrations in Egypt have rocked world markets and sent investors scrambling for the exits. It’s not without reason. A possible revolution in the most populous and influential nation in the Arab world shouldn’t be taken lightly given the possibility of an anti-Western government coming to power in Cairo. (more…)

Israel agrees to some Egyptian troops in Sinai

Israeli officials said Monday that they have agreed to let Egypt move several hundred troops into the Sinai peninsula for the first time since the countries reached peace three decades ago. (more…)

Mneimneh: We no longer trust the other sides

Caretaker Education Minister Hassan Mneimneh , who represents March 14 in the outgoing cabinet told Akhbar al-Yawm that participation in Cabinet is based on several conditions, the first of which is granting the March 14 camp a blocking minority because we no longer trust the other sides (more…)

Israel following the situation in Egypt with alarm

Israel is following the situation in Egypt with alarm, fearing the nationwide protests against President Hosni Mubarak could threaten peaceful Israeli-Egyptian relations, a cornerstone of its Middle East policy. (more…)

EU calls for orderly transition, free elections in Egypt

Brussels – If Egyptian President Hosny Mubarak had the time to listen to anything other than the angry crowds baying for his resignation in Cairo on Monday, he might have heard the European Union tolling a bell, quietly but clearly, for the end of his 30-year rule. (more…)

Syria to join in anti-government protests

Syria looks set to join the growing list of Middle East regimes facing mass, anti-government demonstrations. (more…)