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February 10, 2011       Share:    

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/09/AR2011020905656.html

Protests, Strikes and Media Shift Intensify Pressure on Mubarak

(Washington Post) Craig Whitlock and Leila Fadel - In Cairo on Wednesday, masses of demonstrators succeeded in blockading the parliament building, after spilling over from Tahrir Square. Thousands of textile, steel and hospital workers staged strikes. State-run television and newspapers changed their tone virtually overnight and began reporting favorably about the demonstrations. Meanwhile, Vice President Omar Suleiman said protesters had a choice - either commit to a "dialogue" with the government or face the likelihood of a "coup." In addition, in an interview with "PBS NewsHour," Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said he was "often angry" and "infuriated" with the White House for its criticism of the Egyptian government.

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