A brittle leader, appearing strong
Hosni Mubarak’s legacy was supposed to be stability. During almost three decades in power, he rejected bold action in favor of caution. He took half-steps […]
Month: February 2011
CWG scam: CAG indicts Delhi Health Department
The probe into the Commonwealth Games scam brings out new revelations everyday.
Mubarak’s resignation starts transition: Obama
Speaking just hours after Mubarak relinquished the presidency, Obama said the long-time Egyptian leader responded to his people’s hunger for change. But he warned that […]
Will not substitute legitimate government: Egypt’s military
Egypt’s military says it will not act as a substitute for a “legitimate” government after President Hosni Mubarak resigned and transferred his power to the […]
Switzerland freezes Hosni Mubarak’s assets
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lars Knuchel said the order took effect immediately but gave no details on what bank accounts or other assets Mubarak or his […]
Nokia surrenders, enlists Microsoft in smartphone war
LONDON/SEATTLE (Reuters) – Nokia’s last-ditch attempt to catch up with Google and Apple by teaming up with Microsoft Corp puts them back on the smartphone […]
After Mubarak, Egypt looks forward, region stirs
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptians in their millions danced and partied through the night on Saturday, celebrating the fall of the man who ruled like a […]
From London to New York, Egyptians jubilant
NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – From New York hookah lounges to London’s streets, Egyptian expatriates joined their countrymen in celebrating the fall of President Hosni Mubarak. […]
Judge says Barry Bonds needs to be arraigned, enter plea for third time
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ordered Bonds to enter a plea for the third time since he was initially charged in 2007 with lying to […]
New Utah Jazz coach Ty Corbin cites need for stability
New Jazz coach Ty Corbin admitted his head was still spinning from Jerry Sloan’s resignation yet expressed confidence Friday the team and star guard Deron […]