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Mohamed Bouazizi changed the world in 2011
As Channel 4 News asks you who you think changed the world the most in 2011, Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Rugman makes the case for a young fruit and vegetable seller from Tunisia.
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Egypt's best chance of change?
Jonathan Rugman blogs on Egypt’s historic day of change, as people prepare to vote following the downfall of Hosni Mubarak.
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Egyptians go to the polls in landmark elections
Egyptians are taking to the polls to cast their vote in the first election held since protesters in Tahrir Square and across the country ousted Hosni Mubarak in February.
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US calls for civilian rule in Egypt as protesters mass
The United States urges the Egyptian military to give way to a civilian government after another day of mass protest saw thousands descend on Tahrir Square. Jonathan Rugman reports from Cairo.
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Violence escalates as Syria misses deadline
Violence in Syria escalates as President Assad fails to respond to the Arab League’s deadline to allow military observers into the country.
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Egypt assault highlights dangers journalists face
The horrifying story of journalist Mona Eltahawy – who alleges sexual assault by Cairo’s riot police during Egypt’s protests – is more common than people think, Channel 4 News hears.
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Military appoint Egypt’s ex-PM to form cabinet
Former Egyptian prime minister, Kamal Ganzouri, accepts the ruling general’s request to form a new government.
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Egypt's radicalised youth fight on
A new corps of protestors are armed with stones and Molotov cocktails, and they feel the next stage of Egypt’s revolution is now theirs.
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Egyptian demonstrators reject army promises
Further clashes between protesters and military police break out in Cairo, as the UN condemns authorities “clearly excessive” use of forcce against protesters.
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Egyptian army agrees to form civilian government
Egypt’s ruling military council has agreed to form a civilian transitional government and pledged to hold presidential elections before July next year.
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Egypt protesters gather for ‘day of rage’
As Egypt’s interim cabinet offers its resignation, activists in Cairo are calling for a million people to march through the streets to force the country’s military leaders to hand over power.
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Egypt’s cabinet offers its resignation
The Army Council is said to be considering the Egyptian cabinet’s offer of resignation, as reports suggest Egyptian troops have used live ammunition against protesters.
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Arab League rejects Syria’s peace plan proposals
The Arab League rebuffs Syria’s peace proposals after President Bashar al-Assad ignores the deadline to bring an end to violence, instead vowing his country will not “bow down” to pressure.
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Violence erupts in Egypt ahead of election
At least four people are said to have died and hundreds are wounded as protesters demanding an end to army rule in Egypt clash with police for a second day.
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Syria suspended from Arab League
The Arab League will also impose sanctions on President Assad’s government, after Syria failed to accept proposals to end its campaign of violence against domestic opponents of the regime.