Egypt’s government held talks with the country’s opposition groups today in Cairo. The Muslim Brotherhood was given a place at the table for the first time in decades. Many had refused

The Egyptian vice president has called for the protests to end. Speaking on state television he said all the protestors’ demands are being addressed. Asked if opposition parties like the Muslim brotherhood had been invited to negotiations, Suleiman said that they had, as part of a national dialogue. But he …

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has claimed his resignation would see his country descend into chaos. Mubarak said that he wanted to step down now but feared for Egypt’s stability if he he resigns. He denied his government instigated clashes over the past few days, blaming the banned Islamist group, the …