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ElBaradei Ends Presidential Run, Slams Egypt Military

He says nation is not moving toward democracy as promised

(Newser) - Yet another sign that Egypt's Arab Spring is fizzling in the actual-results department: Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei said today that he is pulling out of the presidential race because the pace of reforms by the nation's military leaders is pathetic. "My conscience does not permit me to... More »

Liberal Youth 'Decimated' in Egypt Vote: ElBaradei

Nobel Prize winner fears extremist control over country

(Newser) - The liberal youth behind Egypt’s protests were “decimated” in the elections , says reformist leader Mohamed ElBaradei, and now the country must work to avoid an extreme-right Islamist government. “The youth feel let down. They don't feel that any of the revolution's goals have been achieved,... More »

US Students Arrested in Cairo

They allegedly threw flaming cannisters at Egyptian security forces

(Newser) - Three Americans studying in Egypt have been arrested for allegedly hurling Molotov cocktails at Egyptian security forces amidst the violent protests sweeping Cairo. The three boys were shown lined against a wall on state-run TV, with ID cards from the American University in Cairo and an Indiana driver’s license... More »

Time Unveils Influential List

A look at some of the more interesting entries from this year's list

(Newser) - Time has just released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and there are some perennial favorites (Barack Obama, Oprah), some recent newsmakers (Julian Assange, Mark Zuckerberg), some villains (Anwar al-Awlaki, Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, Kim Jong Un, all of whom get very brief write-ups), some... More »

ElBaradei: I'm Running for President

But the constitution needs to change, Nobel laureate says

(Newser) - It's official: Mohamed ElBaradei will run for president of Egypt, he told a private television channel yesterday. "When the door of presidential nominations opens, I intend to nominate myself," the Nobel laureate said. But he also called on the military to scrap or rewrite the "superficial" constitutional... More »

'Heart of Egypt Beats Again'

Reactions pour in via Twitter, media

(Newser) - The sudden ouster of Hosni Mubarak has Egypt celebrating in the streets—and in interviews, and on Twitter. The Global Post rounds up some of the best reactions. From Egypt:
  • Mohamed ElBaradei: “This is the greatest day of my life. The country has been liberated,” he told the
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ElBaradei: 'Egypt Will Explode'

Pro-democracy advocate says army must intervene

(Newser) - One of the first public reactions to Hosni Mubarak's non-resignation doesn't bode well for what happens next: “Egypt will explode," wrote Nobel laureate and pro-democracy advocate Mohamed ElBaradei on Twitter, reports the Los Angeles Times . "The Army must save the country now. I call on the Egyptian... More »

Muslim Brotherhood Takes Seat at Egypt Table

But won't back down on demand for Mubarak's departure

(Newser) - It's officially outlawed, but the Muslim Brotherhood is taking a seat at the table to resolve Egypt's crisis. The controversial group met today with Vice President Omar Suleiman, along with supporters of Mohamed ElBaradei and leftist supporters, reports the New York Times. “The brothers decided to enter a round... More »

ElBaradei: Mubarak's Pledge an 'Act of Deception'

'Once he's out of the country, demonstrators will go home'

(Newser) - Mohamed ElBaradei isn’t satisfied with President Mubarak’s pledge to stand down in September —he wants him out now. “Nobody is satisfied with that, nobody is ready to be naïve, not see a ploy,” ElBaradei told the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets. “... More »

Mubarak Says He Won't Run for Re-Election

Obama urged him to skip the fall elections

(Newser) - Hosni Mubarak addressed his nation again today, this time promising not to run for another term in the September election, reports Al Jazeera . The Egyptian leader says he intends to remain in office until then and work toward a "peaceful transfer of power." Now the big question: Will... More »

US Sizes Up ElBaradei

He hated Bush, and used to love Obama; where is he now?

(Newser) - Until now, Mohamed ElBaradei and Barack Obama have always had something of a bromance. When Obama won the Nobel Prize, ElBaradei praised his commitment to “restore moral decency.” When ElBaradei toured Latin America in 2009, he told each leader to “help President Obama succeed.” When Obama... More »

Egyptians Plan Million-Man Protest

Opposition hopes tomorrow's big demonstration will push out Mubarak

(Newser) - Protesters in Egypt are calling for the biggest demonstration yet tomorrow, hoping to topple the wobbly Mubarak regime. Organizers hope that more than a million people will take to the streets in Cairo alone, reports al-Jazeera . "It seems as if they are saying: 'We are here to stay. We... More »

Mubarak Foes Unite Behind ElBaradei

... Including the controversial Muslim Brotherhood

(Newser) - Egypt's vast protest movement is showing signs of converging behind a single leader: Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei . Various opposition groups threw their support behind him today, none more significant than the controversial Muslim Brotherhood. ElBaradei addressed the throngs at a rally in downtown Cairo, despite the curfew that exists in... More »

Egypt Military on Streets to Enforce Curfew

Mohamed ElBaradei placed under house arrest

(Newser) - The Egyptian military is on the streets for the first time to try to enforce a newly imposed curfew that began at 6pm local time, but the mass protests continue, reports AP . TV footage shows the ruling party headquarters in Cairo ablaze. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, said the US is "... More »

Egypt Fires Water Cannons at ElBaradei

Supporters surround Nobel winner to protect him

(Newser) - Police clashed with thousands of protesters led by pro-democracy advocate Mohamed ElBaradei today, firing water cannons at the leader and his supporters, MSNBC reports. The police also employed rubber bullets, tear gas, and batons, as supporters surrounded the Nobel laureate to protect him. Meanwhile, protesters in Ramsis square clashed with... More »

Egypt Braces for Bigger Protests Tomorrow

Mohamed ElBaradei returns, says he's ready to lead

(AP) - Protests continued throughout Egypt today, but demonstrators say tomorrow could be the biggest day yet. Millions gather at mosques for Friday prayers, providing organizers with a huge number of people already on the streets to tap into. Meanwhile, Egypt's top democracy advocate—Mohamed ElBaradei—returned to the country today and... More »

Self-Exiled Nobel Winner Returning to Egypt

Meanwhile, Barack Obama may step up criticism of Mubarak

(Newser) - Opposition leader Mohammed ElBaradei is returning to Egypt today, in support of the protests sweeping the country, CNN reports. ElBaradei, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work for the UN’s nuclear watchdog agency, has been posting encouraging messages about the protests on Twitter, and plans to participate... More »

UN Nuclear Agency Blasts Iran Stonewalling

ElBaradei sees investigation at 'dead end'

(Newser) - The United Nations’ nuclear agency had unusually harsh words for Iran today, saying its investigation into Tehran’s nuclear program was at “a dead end” after more than a year of stonewalling. Ahead of a vote on a resolution criticizing Iran for failing to disclose a uranium enrichment plant,... More »

Iran Nuke Talks Sluggish, But 'Moving Forward'

UN watchdog seems some progress between Tehran, Council members

(Newser) - Negotiations over the future of Iran’s nuclear program have been sluggish, the chief United Nations representative at the Vienna talks says this evening. “I believe we are making progress. It is maybe slower than I expected. But we are moving forward,” Mohamed ElBaradei says. The permanent members... More »

Obama's Nobel Is the 'Not George W. Bush' Award

He's now the fourth recipient

(Newser) - The Nobel Peace Prize President Obama won today is nothing more or less than the “fourth Nobel Prize for Not Being George W. Bush,” writes Michael Grunwald. The other beneficiaries of the NPNBGWB were Jimmy Carter in 2002, for criticizing the Iraq war buildup; Mohamed ElBaradei of the... More »

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