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# egypt - Sunday 27 February, 2011

Tunisia

Tunisian Prime Minister resigns after widespread protests against interim government

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Mohamed Ghannouchi was seen to be too closely affiliated with the ousted president.

# egypt - Friday 25 February, 2011

Tunisia

Tunisia to hold elections by mid-July as protests continue

25/02/11 380 Views No Comments

The announcement comes as protesters continue to demonstrate, demanding that the country’s prime minister resign.

Protests

Round-up of today’s protests across the Middle East

25/02/11 559 Views No Comments

Escalating unrest in North Africa and the Middle East sees protesters taking to the streets in several countries, from Tunisia to Iraq.

# egypt - Thursday 24 February, 2011

Gaddafi

Ten things you should know about Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi

24/02/11 4,140 Views No Comments

What you need to know about one of the world’s longest serving leaders.

# egypt - Tuesday 22 February, 2011

From The Daily Edge Facebook

Egyptian man names daughter ‘Facebook’

22/02/11 535 Views No Comments

A man has called his baby girl ‘Facebook’ to honour the social networking site that was used to spread word about the country’s revolutionary demonstrations.

# egypt - Friday 18 February, 2011

Week In Photos

The week in photos

18/02/11 2,356 Views No Comments

Our pick of the wonderful and sometimes poignant pictures that shaped the week.

Libya

At least 24 dead in Libya protests as demonstrations set to continue

18/02/11 561 Views 2 Comments

Protesters want an end to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s 41-year rule of the north African country.

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Cairo prepares to celebrate first week without Mubarak

18/02/11 473 Views 1 Comment

Pro-democracy demonstrators gathering at Tahrir Square for a victory march to mark a week since Mubarak’s resignation.

GE11

The 9 at 9: Friday

18/02/11 2,717 Views 1 Comment

Nine things to know this morning, including: €5m funding for ghost estate issues; GE11 campaigns focus on jobs and constitutional reform; and private investigator believe Madeleine McCann is in the US.

# egypt - Thursday 17 February, 2011

From The Daily Edge The End Is Neigh

Was horseman of the apocalypse in Egypt protests?

17/02/11 1,157 Views 3 Comments

Footage from the protests in Egypt has emerged showing what some people claim to be the Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse.

# egypt - Wednesday 16 February, 2011

Egypt

Egypt’s new military leader ‘was against reform’ say Wikileaks cables

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Field Marshal Mohamed Tantawi believed political reforms eroded central government power according to the leaked cables.

Egypt

CBS correspondent ‘brutally sexually assaulted’ in Egypt

16/02/11 4,594 Views 4 Comments

A CBS reporter in Egypt was subjected to “a brutal and sustained sexual assault” while covering the country’s protests.

# egypt - Tuesday 15 February, 2011

Egypt

Mubarak ‘refusing’ treatment despite rapidly failing health

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Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is reportedly refusing medical treatment despite his condition “deteriorating drastically”.

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Clinton says US supports protesters in Iran

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Meanwhile, a second protester has been killed in Bahrain after police clashed with mourners at the funeral for the first person killed in Monday’s demonstrations.

# egypt - Monday 14 February, 2011

Egypt

Mubarak ‘falls into coma’ in Sharm el-Sheikh – reports

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An Egyptian newspaper claims the deposed president fell into a coma in Sharm el-Sheikh after his live address.

Take 5

Take 5: Monday

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Five things you need to know: No Valentine for Merkel from Enda, McWilliams regrets opening the door to Brian Lenihan (literally), and a dash to hospital for a Grammy reporter.

Protests

Tear gas fired at Iranian protesters

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Police and anti-establishment protesters have clashed in Iran, Bahrain and Yemen – as people across the region draw inspiration from the Egyptian protests.

Egypt

Cairo police march in support of Egpyt’s revolution

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The army and police had pushed to clear Tahrir Square in Cairo of protesters this morning,

# egypt - Sunday 13 February, 2011

Egypt

Army dissolves Egypt’s parliament as protests continue

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Meanwhile, Egyptian minister says over a dozen artefacts have gone missing from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo since the protests began.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

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Nine things to know: Fine Gael still ahead in latest Red C poll; man killed in Derry crash; and new details emerge about the rescue of 33 Chilean miners last year.

# egypt - Saturday 12 February, 2011

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Slideshow: the protests which led to Mubarak’s resignation

12/02/11 1,386 Views 2 Comments

A gallery of images from the 18 days of protests that pushed President Mubarak to cede office to the military yesterday.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

12/02/11 2,349 Views 2 Comments

Nine things to know this morning: black box retrieved from fatal Cork crash; Sinn Féin set to announce job creation plans; and Jedward heading to the Eurovision.

# egypt - Friday 11 February, 2011

Week In Photos

The week in photos

11/02/11 2,385 Views 1 Comment

Our pick of the wonderful and sometimes poignant pictures that shaped the week.

Take 5

Take 5: Friday

11/02/11 1,607 Views No Comments

After 30 years of rule, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned; two survivors of yesterday’s plane crash have been released from hospital; and the European Commission says it knows Ireland’s delay in recapitalising its banks is merely “temporary”.

Egypt

Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has resigned

11/02/11 2,508 Views 2 Comments

The appointed vice-president has announced that Mubarak has decided to “waive the office of the republic”.

Egypt

Impatience grows as Mubarak refuses to step down

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The Egyptian angered protesters last night but appears to have been backed by the army today

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Friday

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Nine things you need to know by 9am: Investigation launched into Cork air crash; another day of protests dawns in Egypt, and a teenage girl collapses and dies minutes after she is kissed for the first time.

Egypt

Mubarak refuses to step down

11/02/11 809 Views No Comments

Egypt President Hosni Mubarak says he will stay on in power until the scheduled general election in September – but will pass some power to his vice-president in the meantime.

# egypt - Thursday 10 February, 2011

Take 5

Take 5: Thursday

10/02/11 1,272 Views No Comments

A tragedy at Cork Airport kills six people; Fine Gael questions Brian Lenihan’s story regarding the delay in recapitalising the banks; and rumours abound that Egypt’s president could be close to stepping down after weeks of street protests…

Egypt

Reports indicate Mubarak close to stepping down

10/02/11 550 Views 2 Comments

Various reports from Egypt are indicating that President Hosni Mubarak is close to stepping down.

# egypt - Wednesday 9 February, 2011

Egypt

Egyptian government urged to lift emergency rule as protests enter third week

09/02/11 285 Views No Comments

US steps in as promised constitutional changes fail to stop protesters coming onto the streets.

# egypt - Tuesday 8 February, 2011

Egypt

Egypt protests continue despite promise of public pay rise

08/02/11 367 Views No Comments

Six million public sector workers are given a 15% pay rise as Mubarak’s struggling government tries to keep its grip on power.

# egypt - Monday 7 February, 2011

Egypt

Protests continue in Egypt despite talks

07/02/11 419 Views No Comments

Negotiations between government and leading opposition groups have eased tensions but protesters still seeking Mubarak’s resignation are waiting to see what comes next.

# egypt - Sunday 6 February, 2011

Egypt

Landmark talks in Egypt as unrest continues

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Egypt’s new vice president met with opposition groups today, offering a number of concessions to appease protesters.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

06/02/11 1,376 Views 3 Comments

Nine things to know: FG to outline its plans for HSE abolition; two protesters killed in Tunisia; UK police given good cycling advice.

# egypt - Saturday 5 February, 2011

Egypt

Protests continue in Egypt as NDP leadership resigns

05/02/11 801 Views 1 Comment

Leadership of ruling National Democratic Party resigns, but Hosni Mubarak will stay in office as president until elections in September.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

05/02/11 1,285 Views 2 Comments

Including: leadership debates to kick off this Tuesday; Sarkozy turns on Irish corporate tax rate; and the US supplied details of UK nuclear secrets to Russia.

# egypt - Friday 4 February, 2011

Week In Photos

The week in photos

04/02/11 1,173 Views 1 Comment

It was all fiscal fisticuffs and feck-onomics on the home front this week – but there was beauty in unexpected places….

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Mubarak: I’d go now but I’m worried about Cairo chaos

04/02/11 409 Views 2 Comments

Egypt’s president tells a US network that he fears the country could descend into chaos if he was to leave immediately.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Friday

04/02/11 908 Views No Comments

Nine things you really need to know by 9am: Events in Egypt reach a crisis point. Developers review their options after yesterday’s NAMA judgment. And is Enda afraid of big, bad VinB?

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
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For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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