Topic: Alexandria (Egypt)

Live blogging the Egypt uprising: Jan. 30

Events in Egypt are moving so fast, with so much information, speculation, and disinformation flying around, that I'm going to take another shot at live blogging. The key takeaway from today (Jan. 30) so far is that the military continues to tolerate protests, and protesters have not in any way been mollified by Hosni Mubarak's shuffling of his cabinet and appointment of his first-ever vice president, Omar Suleiman.

Egypt's crackdown on protesters evokes Iran's heavy hand in 2009 unrest

With more than 100 estimated dead so far as Egyptian protests resume for a fifth day, Egypt's 'zero tolerance' policy is reminiscent of Iran's force to quash unrest after Ahmadinejad's reelection.

Egypt protesters: Mubarak, you're not hearing us

The Egypt uprising is rolling on with protesters crawling on tanks, hugging soldiers, and insisting that Mubarak must go.

Protests in Egypt: Hugs and kisses

Friday's chaotic and violent protests in Egypt were interspersed with handshakes, hugs, and kisses between demonstrators and the Army and police. If 'the people' win over the security forces, it's all over for Hosni Mubarak.

Egyptians flood the streets, defying police and calling for regime change

Many Egyptian protesters came out for the first time, despite fears of violent confrontation as police cracked down hard, to call for the fall of Hosni Mubarak's regime.

Live blogging the Egyptian uprising

Long time observers of Egypt are fast running out of adjectives to describe their feelings about unfolding events. Unprecedented, stunning, transfixing. I lived there from 2003 to 2008 and dearly love the country. I'll be posting short updates here throughout the day (Friday, Jan. 28) on the fast-moving events in Egypt. This is my first go at this kind of thing, so bear with me.

Egypt shuts down Internet, rounds up opposition leaders as protests start

Egypt's protests and Mubarak's future (video)

The 'regime' looks secure for now, but can President Hosni Mubarak -- or his son -- hold on?

A crackdown in Egypt, and Tunisia too

Egypt's protests, told by #Jan25

Cairo's streets erupted in protest today and Twitter and other social media sites made it clear that today was a big day for Egypt's opposition.

A dam breaking in Egypt

Egypt protester stares down a water cannon in Cairo (video)

Egypt protests and the demonstration effect of Tunisia

Shouts of 'Tunis' and 'down with Mubarak' at Egypt protests.

Tunisian protests and Egyptian self-immolations

What I'm reading this morning.

Egypt government bears brunt of Coptic Christian anger

As protests continue in the wake of a Jan. 1 church bombing, the fault lines are growing between the Egypt's Copts and its secular regime.

Egypt's Copts boldly celebrate Christmas despite threat of further attacks

An Egyptian Christian spoke for many attending worship services for Coptic Christmas today, when he said, 'The love of our Lord is stronger than hate.'

Egypt's Copts: A closer look at Coptic Christianity

Egyptian Copts have been thrust into the global spotlight since a New Year’s attack on a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt, killed more than 20 people. Though often overlooked in a predominantly Muslim region, the Coptic Orthodox Church is the main Christian denomination in Egypt, with more than 7 million Copts.

Coptic church officials on alert around the world

Coptic church officials from Europe to Australia, whose churches are designated by an Islamist website as targets, have become concerned about fresh attacks this weekend.

Who are Egypt's Copts, and the Middle East's other Christian populations?

Recent attacks against Christians in Egypt and Iraq have drawn attention to the Middle East's Christian populations, which are dwindling as Christians flee violence, political strife, and persecution. Christians made up more than 20 percent of the region's population in the early 20th century, but today, they make up less than 10 percent. Here is a look at the status of Christians in seven key countries, from Egypt to Iran.

Egypt's Christians pick up the pieces after deadly News Year's Eve church bombing

Priests called for calm as mourners gathered Sunday at the scene of the New Year's Eve church bombing that killed 21 and wounded 90 in Alexandria, Egypt.

Egypt church bombing: Why some point to Al Qaeda-linked group

At least 21 were killed in an Egypt church bombing early today that came just as 1,000 Coptic Christians were leaving a New Year's Eve mass in Alexandria.

Egyptian regime, bracing for succession, secures near lock on parliament

The US ally is moving in a more authoritarian direction ahead of an impending presidential succession. In recent elections marred by fraud, the ruling party captured a near monopoly on parliament.

Cleopatra: the true story

"Cleopatra" biographer Stacy Schiff talks about the real face of one of the most powerful women ever to live.

Egypt election routs popular Muslim Brotherhood from parliament

A tightly controlled Egypt election appears to have given President Hosni Mubarak's ruling party its biggest share of the legislature in 15 years.

Egypt election derided as less free than fraudulent 2005 vote

The Egypt election for parliament today saw a crackdown against the Muslim Brotherhood and complaints of more fraud than in 2005. Even secular opposition candidates found it tough going.