Egypt army to speed up power handoverEgypt's ruling military council has agreed to form national salvation government and will stage presidential elections before July, bowing to demands by protesters for a swifter transfer of power, politicians who met the army said on Tuesday. More… |
Army to remove protesters; focus on economyEgypt's military rulers ordered protesters to leave Tahrir Square, a symbol of the tumultuous revolt that toppled Hosni Mubarak, as the cabinet on Sunday made law and order and restarting the economy its top priorities. 'The army More… |
Egypt army 'to dump Mubarak, retain role'Egypt's army is working with the West to remove President Hosni Mubarak from power in return for keeping its behind-the-scenes dominance of the political system, a leading Western expert on the Egyptian armed forces said. Robert Spring More… |