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Antigovernment protesters clashed with supporters of President Hosni Mubarak near Tahrir Square in Cairo on Thursday.

Crackdown in Egypt Widens but Officials Offer Concessions

By ANTHONY SHADID

While blaming foreigners for the unrest, the Egyptian government offered concessions that once would have been startling.

Interactive Feature: A Closer Look at the Fighting in Egypt
Graphic: The Battle for Tahrir Square Updated
Times Topics: Egypt | Mubarak

President Barack Obama on Thursday. The White House is in discussions to find a way out of the crisis in Cairo.

White House, Egypt Discuss Plan for Mubarak’s Exit

By HELENE COOPER and MARK LANDLER

President Hosni Mubarak has balked at leaving, but talks are continuing with Egyptian officials about a plan in which Vice President Omar Suleiman would begin a process of reform, officials said.

Khalil Hamra, left, of The Associated Press and other photographers took cover on Thursday as they worked to cover the protests.

Gangs Hunt Journalists and Rights Workers

By JEREMY W. PETERS and J. DAVID GOODMAN

After the campaign of intimidation, none of the major broadcasters could provide footage from Tahrir Square.

As Islamist Group Rises, Its Intentions Are Unclear

By SCOTT SHANE

The Muslim Brotherhood is growing more assertive, and analysts are unsure what it means for Egypt.

Some Fear a Street Movement’s Leaderless Status May Become a Liability

By KAREEM FAHIM and MONA EL-NAGGAR

Despite logistical challenges, a campaign to oust President Hosni Mubarak has survived, waged by a diverse band of protesters with no acknowledged leader.

A supporter of President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen waved the leader’s portrait in Sana.

In Yemen, Protesters Face Off in Peace

By LAURA KASINOF and MICHAEL SLACKMAN

The president’s supporters tried to learn from missteps in Egypt, while opponents called for his immediate ouster.

King Abdullah II of Jordan, center midground, on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the Northern Badia region to take a look at the living conditions and needs.

King Moves to Widen Outreach in Jordan

By ETHAN BRONNER

King Abdullah II, facing public discontent, met with the group for the first time in years.

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