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Egypt: Suleiman promises dialogue while continuing repression

Wave of change in the Arab world Suleiman promises dialogue while continuing repression Vice President of Egypt refuses to accept foreign interference .- The Minister of Health 13 confirmed dead and 1,200 wounded .- The pro-Mubarak hotels surround the press .- A Greek journalist, stabbed other journalists arrested and equipment smashed Central Cairo has again…

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Al Jazeera Network Editorial Freedom Sympathetic Vision of Ted Turner CNN

Al Jazeera’s coverage of the current events in Egypt has been greatly received by global audiences This has been an unprecedented month in Al Jazeera history. Transformational events in the Middle East have brought enormous demand for news about the region. As director general of the region’s largest TV network, I am proud to say…

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King Abdullah: Modern Man in Middle East & Counterterrorism Ally

AMMAN – Jordan’s King Abdullah II fired his government Tuesday in the wake of street protests and asked an ex-prime minister to form a new Cabinet, ordering him to launch immediate political reforms. The dismissal follows several large protests across Jordan inspired by similar demonstrations in Tunisia and Egypt — calling for the resignation of…

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Egyptian Fighter Jets intimidate over Liberation Square

Perilous choices for Egypt’s military By Jon Alterman, Special to CNN January 30, 2011 1:40 p.m. EST Egyptian soldiers drive an armored personel carrier slowly through a crowd of protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Sunday. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Jon Alterman says Egypt’s government is a military government He says military enjoys a privileged role in…