Best of the Web: February 4, 2011
Al Jazeera finds a home; The Hottest New Technologies Of 2011; What women really want on Valentine's Day; Five emotions invented by the internet; The Youth Unemployment Bomb.
February 4, 2011 12:02Mubarak backers open fire, four killed-witnesses
Egyptian army, VP urged protesters to clear the streets.
February 3, 2011 9:53Mubarak backers assault Cairo protesters, 3 dead
Health ministry says three dead, doctor says 1,500 injured.
February 3, 2011 9:50
Unrest in Egypt unsettles the oil market
The BBC's Jon Bithrey investigates how the uprising in Egypt is pushing up the price of oil.
February 2, 2011 1:31Mubarak says to step down after election
Opposition says will talk only after he leaves country.
February 2, 2011 9:58Egypt says to open cash machines to civil servants
The banking system is now nearing its second week of a near-total halt.
February 1, 2011 3:54
Who are the potential players in Egyptian reform?
As a popular uprising against the rule of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak shows no sign of letting up, the question is which people or groups could take a stake in power?
February 1, 2011 10:19
Egypt’s Al Jazeera ban shows channel’s key role
Egypt shuts down Al Jazeera operations; Move follows closing down Internet, cutting phones; Qatari channel has led coverage of Arab uprisings.
January 31, 2011 5:13
Egypt has limited war chest to avert finance crisis
Money outflows, blow to tourism will drain reserves; Several weeks of unrest would have significant impact; Weaker pound would boost inflation which fuelled riots; Concern about stability when banks reopen.
January 31, 2011 12:44Egypt fighter planes buzz Cairo protesters
Buzzing fighter planes extra show of strength; Mubarak meets top commanders
January 30, 2011 6:13
Egyptian army holds key to Mubarak’s fate
Military may not see Mubarak as best bet; Surge of unrest tests loyalties of generals and troops; Army may have role in orderly transition
January 30, 2011 5:55Gulf markets tumble on Egypt turmoil, contagion fears
Egyptian protesters on the streets again in central Cairo on Sunday, demanding President Hosni Mubarak step down while security forces struggled to contain looters
January 30, 2011 5:24Egypt in crisis, Mubarak meets commanders
Mubarak meets high command; Interior Ministry guarded by army armoured vehicles; Heavy military presence replaces police; Vigilantes protect Cairo buildings from mobs of looters.
January 30, 2011 3:07
Q&A: What’s next in Egypt’s anti-government protests?
Markets across the region have dropped as the Egypt crisis escalates. Read this quick-fire analysis of what is expected next inside the country.
January 30, 2011 11:10Etisalat Misr to suspend telecom services in Egypt areas
Authorities had told all mobile operators on Friday to suspend services in selected areas of the country says Etisalat
January 29, 2011 2:44
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26