ElBaradei charged with negotiating with Mubarak’s regime

Top dissident Mohamed ElBaradei told thousands gathered at the epicentre of anti-regime protests in Cairo Sunday that they were “beginning a new era,” amid chants for President Hosni Mubarak to stand down. (more…)

ElBaradei: Egyptians want Mubarak out

A leading Egyptian opposition figure said this morning that this week’s uprising against Hosni Mubarak has been “many, many years in the making,” and that the only option for his country is for the president to go. (more…)

Tunisian Islamist leader returns from exile

The leader of a Tunisian Islamist party that was long outlawed by authorities has returned to his homeland after two decades in exile. (more…)

Lebanon establishes a hot line for Lebanese in Egypt

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that Lebanese citizens in Egypt can call 0020169860640 if they are in need of assistance. (more…)

Mikati meets Syrian ambassador in Lebanon

Lebanese PM Designate Najib Mikati discussed the current situation during a meeting with Syrian ambassador Ali Abdul Karim Ali. (more…)

MP Rahhal: Mikati should take a decisive, sincere stance on STL

March 14 MP Mohammad Rahhal said on Sunday that Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati should take a decisive and sincere stance on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL).

“Mikati said he stands in the middle and wants Lebanese an Arab support. But (more…)

170 Lebanese evacuated from Egypt

The first Middle East Airlines (MEA) plane carrying 170 Lebanese nationals who were evacuated from Egypt arrived in Beirut about 5 pm local time. (more…)

PSP: STL has become the antithesis of stability

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) has deviated from its course of work the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) said in a statement on Sunday following its General Assembly meeting, adding , that media leaks have proven this to be true. (more…)

Egypt:ElBaradei plans join protesters in Tahrir Square

Egyptian activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mohamed ElBaradei plans join protesters later on Sunday in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the hub of the protest calling for President Hosni Mubarak to quit, an opposition figure said. (more…)

Egypt closes its Rafah border crossing with Gaza

Palestinian border officials stated that Rafah crossing linking Egypt with Gaza Strip has been closed Sunday in both sides due to Egypt’s situation, local sources reported.

Ghazi Hamad, Gaza Palestinian border official, said that Egyptian authorities has closed their borders with Gaza strip and he expected to last for several days . (more…)