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  • February 17, 2011
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned.  The announcement came Friday from Vice President Omar Suleiman who said that military forces will now take over.

Word of Mr. Mubarak's resignation drew thunderous cheers from thousands of anti-government protesters in Cairo's Tahrir  Square, where it is now nighttime.  Many chanted and waved the Egyptian flag.

Earlier Friday, news organizations quoted officials as saying Mr. Mubarak had left the capital and traveled to his residence in the Red Sea resort Sharm El-Sheikh. The U.S. White House responded, calling the move a "positive first step."

Timeline: Hosni Mubarak's Presidency

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Anti-government protester shout slogans during a demonstration in Sanaa, February 15, 2011

Change in Egypt Focuses Attention on Other Countries in Middle East

Change presents both opportunities and obstacles for US foreign policy in the region

Analysts Suggest Aid To Egypt Is Key To Free Elections

US official says Washington should not make any quick judgments about cutting military aid to countries like Egypt

The Nile has allowed agriculture to flourish for millenia, but a farmer's life remains hard, near Kafr Torky,  February 13, 2011

Rural Egyptians Welcome Change, Economic Worries Linger

Villagers share some of the complaints echoed during demonstrations in nation's cities

Jobless archeology graduates protest in demand of jobs in the Egyptian museum, in Cairo, Egypt, Feb 16,  2011

Labor Unrest Spreads Throughout Egypt

Thousands of Egyptian workers on strike demanding better pay, work conditions

Anti-government protesters celebrating in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt , February 12, 2011

Egyptian Protesters Say Low-Tech Supply Lines Kept Them Going

Social media helped mobilize crowds, but makeshift hospitals, food tents and toilets allowed them to stay

Analyst: Egyptian Protesters Want Democratic Secular Government

Egyptian analyst says protesters want post-Mubarak democratic, secular government

Scene near one of Egypt's top tourist attractions

No Recovery in Sight for Egypt's Tourism

Those taking most direct hit are impoverished people - guides, hotel employees and others in service industries

Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit (file photo – December 15, 2010)

Egypt Seeks International Aid for Economy

Foreign Minister calls on international community to provide financial assistance to help country's economy recover after protests

An Egyptian man sells popcorn to people walking outside the national TV building in Cairo three days after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down, February 14, 2011

Egypt Strives to Return to Normalcy

Military rulers issued a communiqué asking citizens to bear with them in these difficult times

El Farouk Hospital in suburban Cairo is where the Muslim Brotherhood is winning hearts in Egypt

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Wins Support by Helping Poor

Organization works behind scenes to win support

Public transportation workers protest in demand of salary raises in front of the national TV building, right, in Cairo, Egypt, February 14, 2011

Egypt Military Calls for End to Strikes

Series of crippling strikes have broken out nationwide in aftermath of revolution

Police march through downtown Cairo, demanding better pay and respect, 14 February 2011

Labor Strikes Hit Egypt as Military Calls Public Holiday

Egypt’s military calls for an end to strikes as many worry they could further damage economy

Military police and soldiers walk among traffic as they clear remaining protesters in Tahir square in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt's military rulers dissolved parliament Sunday, suspending the constitution and promising elections in moves cautiously welcomed by pr

Activists Say Egypt's Rulers Promise Constitutional Referendum in 2 Months

Activists say the military council told them that a newly-appointed committee will finish drafting constitutional amendments in 10 days

Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq talks during a press conference in Cairo, February 13, 2011

Public Holiday Gives Egypt’s Rulers More Time to Implement Reforms

Egyptians have another day off work Monday amid word of a new timeline for implementing political reforms

A man carries bread bought from a bakery in Cairo on February 6, 2011.

High Food Prices Helped Spark Egypt Protests

Food production has not kept pace with population growth

Muslim Brotherhood Spokesman: Egypt Not Iran

Spokesman for Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood says group seeks civil, moderate, democratic state

Egyptian Embassy

Egyptian Ambassador Expects Suspension of Emergency Rule

Envoy to US says he fully believes the military will hand over power to a democratically-elected government

Egypt's Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass stands beside damaged artifacts in the Egyptian Museum, located near the opposition stronghold of Tahrir Square, in Cairo, February 10, 2011.

Minister: 18 Artifacts Stolen From Egyptian Museum

Zahi Hawass says 18 objects were missing, including a gilded wooden statue of King Tutankhamun

Young Egyptians take photographs of themselves standing in front of newly-painted murals on a street leading off from Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011

Egypt's Military Dissolves Parliament, Suspends Constitution

As life returns slowly to normal, Egypt's military rulers meet two key demands of pro-democracy protesters

Egyptian army officers create a line to separate protesters from cars making their way through Tahrir Square, in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011

Egypt's Army Prodding a Return to Normalcy After Weeks of Protests

Soldiers are dismantling protesters’ tents, and Cairo’s infamous traffic jams have returned to Tahrir Square

Changes in Egypt Celebrated in Washington, New York

Egyptians in US are rejoicing after end of Hosni Mubarak’s regime

Mourners throw roses and pray over the names of some of those killed in Egypt's revolution, at a makeshift memorial in Tahrir Square, Cairo, February 12, 2011

Egyptians Celebrate Revolution, Get Back to Work

People memorialize those who died, get down to nitty-gritty work of building country’s future

Omar Afifi Suleiman directs Egyptian demonstrations from his high tech command center near Washington, D.C.

Former Egyptian Police Officer Directs Protesters from Afar

Omar Afifi Suleiman is helping to instruct protesters inside Egypt via Skye, Facebook, Twitter and cell phone

Egyptians celebrate on Tahrir Square in Cairo, February 12, 2011

Egyptians Celebrate Mubarak Departure, Look to Future

Military says Hosni Mubarak's Cabinet will remain in place for now while country transitions to democratic system

A Chinese couple walks past a newspaper front page showing Egyptians celebrating and title 'Mubarak hands over power' at a newsstand in Beijing, China, February 12, 2011

China Reacts Cautiously to Events in Egypt

Communist Party calls for stability in Egypt after fall of President Hosni Mubarak - saying foreign powers should not interfere

A crowd in New York City's 'Little Egypt' neighborhood in Queens celebrates the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak by unfurling a flag from their homeland, February 11, 2011

New York City Celebrates Mubarak's Resignation

After news reached New York's 'Little Egypt' neighborhood, jubilant crowd began happy cries of 'Long Live Egypt'

An Egyptian soldier holds a boy atop an army vehicle as they celebrate the news of the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, who handed control of the country to the military, in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, February 11, 2011

Egyptians Cheer End of Mubarak Rule

Resignation electrifies crowd in Cairo's Tahrir Square as people dance, cheer, shed tears of joy as presidency ends after 30 years

Egyptian citizens stand on an Egyptian military tank as they celebrate after President Hosni Mubarak resigned and handed power to the military at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Feb 11, 2011

What It Was Like in Tahrir Square When Mubarak Resigned

Familiar chants of 'the people and the army are one' have come true for many people

Egypt's Defense Minister Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi attends a meeting of the military supreme council, February 10, 2011

Egypt's Military Takes Charge Facing Demands for Democratization

Military in charge after so-called Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces took power Friday, ending Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule

President Barack Obama makes a statement on the resignation of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak in the Grand Foyer at the White House in Washington, February 11, 2011

Obama: Egypt Will Never Be The Same

President emphasizes there will be 'difficult days ahead,' but is confident Egyptians can find answers peacefully, in spirit of unity

Palestinians in Gaza City celebrate Hosni Mubarak's resignation, February 11, 2011

Israelis, Palestinians React to Mubarak Resignation

Israeli government is reacting cautiously, some Palestinians are applauding Mr. Mubarak’s decision to step down

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Its Agenda

What will its role be in Egypt in the post-Mubarak era?

Egyp't President Hosni Mubarak speaking on television (file photo)

Hosni Mubarak Brought Stability to Egypt, At a Price

Popular uprising, marked by more than two weeks of massive street protests, eventually forced Mr. Mubarak to resign

Egypt's Defense Minister Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi attends a meeting of the military supreme council, February 10, 2011

Egyptian Military Takes Control

Supreme Council of Armed Forces represents heads of various branches of the armed forces, chief of staff and defense minister

 Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak speaking on television (file photo)

Mubarak's Departure Encourages Investors

Stocks in Europe and US jump higher, shortly after announcement

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (file photo)

Biden: Mubarak Resignation 'Pivotal Moment' in History

US vice president spoke ahead of expected statement in Washington by President Barack Obama

Egyptians celebrate the news of the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, who handed control of the country to the military, Cairo, Egypt, Feb 11, 2011

World Leaders React to Mubarak Resignation

European leaders call for quick transition from military to democratic rule, while celebrations erupt in cities across Middle East

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (file photo)

Mubarak Resigns

After 18 days of protests, Egyptian leader accepts people's demands; jubilant reaction in Cairo

Anti-government protesters, and Egyptian Army soldiers on top of their vehicles, make traditional Muslim Friday prayers at the continuing demonstration in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, February 11, 2011

Anti-Mubarak Protest Crowds Swell Across Egypt

Demonstrators also swarm around state radio and television building, presidential palace

Mubarak Speech Prompts Egypt Protesters to Carry On

Strong reactions after speech protesters did not want to hear.

Anti-government protesters march through a street in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt's military threw its weight Friday behind President Hosni Mubarak's plan to stay in office through September elections, February 11, 2011.

European Leaders Increase Pressure on Mubarak

Governments reacted with a mix of concern and impatience to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's refusal to immediately leave office

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Israel Says Mubarak's Decision to Stay is Internal Egyptian Issue

Defense Minister Ehud Barak calls for renewed efforts in Israeli-Palestinian statehood negotiations, despite turmoil in Middle East

A protester holds a placard showing Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and reading "Go out... Just do it" at the continuing anti-government demonstration in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Feb 10 2011

Egyptian Demonstrators Disappointed with Mubarak Speech

Many Egyptians say they are just going to continue to come out and demonstrate

Anti-government protesters march in a street in Cairo, Egypt, Feb 11, 2011

Egypt's Military Supports Mubarak

President Hosni Mubarak dashed hopes amid rumors of his imminent resignation when he announced that he will not step down

Obama Delivers Stronger Message on Egypt

But US President Barak Obama did not specifically call for President Hosni Mubarak to step down

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in televised speech February 10, 2011

Mubarak Vows to Stay, Angering Protesters

Egyptian President has delegated powers to his vice president but insists he will stay in office until September election

Egypt Military: Mubarak to 'Meet Protesters' Demands'

Egyptian state television says President Hosni Mubarak will give a speech to the nation late Thursday

Egyptian lawyers in black robes stream into Cairo's Tahrir Square, February 10, 2011

Egyptian Protests Gain New Momentum

Large groups of professionals are joining the political demonstrations, now in their 17th day

President Barack Obama speaks at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan, February 10, 2011

Obama: History Unfolding in Egypt

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said officials are paying close attention to what he described as a "very fluid" situation

Former Commerce Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid of Egypt (file photo)

Egypt Charges Government Figures With Corruption

Media reports say investigation is targeting former ministers of commerce tourism minister, housing and parliament member

Egypt businessman Ibrahim Labib

Some in Egypt's Elite Call for Change

Some in the elite have benefited financially and politically from their close association to the Mubarak government

Intelligence Lapse on Egypt Debated

Turn of events has sparked questions about whether the United States experienced an “intelligence failure"

Analyst: Military Action against Egypt’s President 'Last Option'

Egyptian analyst says protesters view military action to remove President Mubarak as “last option”

Former US national security advisor and retired Marine Corps General James Jones (file photo)

Egypt Unrest Concerns Israel

Israeli officials worry that sudden change in Egyptian government could bring chaos and threaten stability in volatile region

Max Rodenbeck - image courtesy of The Economist

Analyst: Egypt Has Changed for Good But Final Outcome Unclear

‘Economist’ Middle East correspondent Max Rodenbeck says regime faces many demands in addition to those directed at President Mubarak

Muslim Brotherhood seniors Essam el-Erian, center right, and Saad el-Katatni, center left, take part in a protest in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, January 30, 2011.

Egypt And the Muslim Brotherhood: An Israeli Perspective

Israelis have feelings about Egypt's strongest Islamic group

Egyptian writer Nawal el Saadawi during an interview with Reuters in Cairo, May 2001 (file photo)

Egypt Protests Level Playing Field for Women

Renowned feminist Nawal El Saadawi speaks about women gaining equal rights in a country where they legally are denied

Egyptian anti-Mubarak protesters are seen next to their tents at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Suleiman Says Government Will Not Tolerate Prolonged Cairo Protests

Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman says the anti-Mubarak protests must end 'as soon as possible'

Egyptian protester holds poster that reads: "Mubarak is done, he is no more" in Tahir Square, Cairo, February 8, 2011

Egyptian Protesters, Government Dig In

Demonstrators vow not to stand down until President Hosni Mubarak and the government do the same

Egyptian anti-Mubarak protesters shout slogans as they march in Alexandria, Egypt, Feb 8, 2011

US: Egypt Must End Emergency Law, Broaden Talks

Vice President Biden spoke to his Egyptian counterpart to emphasize need to stop beating, harassing, detaining protesters and reporters

Anti-government protesters hold an Egyptian flag during demonstrations in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 8, 2011

Egypt Protests Swell Despite Government Steps on Reform

Unmoved by new incentives, many demonstrators pledge to continue protests until President Mubarak relinquishes power

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates

Gates Calls Egypt Protests Signal to Other Mid-East Leaders

US defense secretary says Egyptian Army has acted in an exemplary fashion

Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman on television, February 3, 2011

Cable Shows Israeli Support for Egyptian VP

WikiLeaks releases 2008 cables from US embassies in Cairo and Tel Aviv showing close cooperation between Suleiman, Israel and US

An Egyptian anti government demonstrator reads a newspaper after waking up from a night spent inTahrir Square, February 8, 2011

Egypt Protesters In New Battle to Stay Relevant

Anti-government protesters continue to camp out at Cairo's Tahrir Square, demanding the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak

Muslim Brotherhood Member Denies Group Supports Terrorism

Mohammed ElBeltagy says his organization seeks parliamentary representation and will honor all of Egypt’s peace treaties

Protesters hold up an effigy of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during a a mock funeral at Tahrir Square in Cairo, February 7, 2011

Egyptian Upheaval Threatens Efforts to Revive Mideast Peace Talks

But top officials of countries supporting peace negotiations are urging a resumption of the talks

Anti-government demonstrators gather in Tahrir Square, the center of anti-government demonstrations, in Cairo, Egypt, February 7, 2011

Despite Talks in Egypt, Protests Continue

Talks between Egypt's opposition and government fail to stop thousands from demonstrating, calling for Mubarak’s immediate removal

Egyptian anti-government demonstrators and members of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood movement pray in front of Egyptian soldiers at Cairo's Tahrir Square, February 7, 2011

Egypt Approves Raise for Government Workers as Protests Continue

Egypt's newly appointed Cabinet decides to raise salaries of government employees by 15 percent

Egyptian anti-government demonstrators and members of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood movement pray in front of Egyptian soldiers at Cairo's Tahrir Square, February 7, 2011

Egypt Opposition Doubts Talks Will Resolve Crisis

Thousands of protesters camping on Cairo's Tahrir Square say they will not abandon their fight until Hosni Mubarak resigns

Obama: Egypt Will Not Go Back to 'What it Was'

He says only President Mubarak knows how quickly he will leave office

Protesters at the anti-Mubarak rally in Los Angeles, February 5, 2011

Anti-Mubarak Activists Stage Rally in Los Angeles

Protesters call for Egyptian president to step down, for US to stop propping up his regime with financial aid

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., makes a statement on the crisis in Egypt, on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 02, 2011.

Swift Reaction to Egypt Reform Plan

Senior US Senator describes talks in Cairo as extraordinary

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the State Department in Washington, February 2, 2011.

Clinton: US to Wait-and-See on Brotherhood's Talks With Mubarak Government

Clinton says the Muslim Brotherhood's decision to engage with the government suggests it is now involved in the type of dialogue

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (r) and US Middle East envoy George Mitchell at the Middle East Quartet meeting at the 47th Munich Security Conference, February 5, 2011

Quartet: Egypt Unrest Creates Urgent Need for Israeli-Palestinian Talks

Group says delaying negotiations while unrest continues in Egypt and elsewhere will be ‘detrimental’ to regional peace and security

Egyptian army soldiers seize a Molotov cocktail bottle in Tahrir square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011

Protests Continue in Egypt; Muslim Brotherhood Joins Crisis Talks

Representatives of the banned Muslim Brotherhood meet with Egypt's newly appointed vice president for the first time

Egyptian VP Holds Unprecedented Talks with Muslim Brotherhood

The talks were the first known discussion in years between the Egyptian government and the banned Muslim Brotherhood

A HSBC bank branch remains damaged on the Arcadia shopping center, that was looted, damaged and set on fire by people in Cairo, Egypt, January 30, 2011.

Egypt Banks Reopen for Several Hours, Stock Market Stays Shut

Hundreds of Egyptians queued outside banks as authorities opened some bank branches in Cairo, Sunday, for the first time in a week

An Egyptian walks in front of a closed currency exchange office as banks, schools and the stock market remained closed for the second working day in Cairo, Egypt, January 31, 2011

Mubarak Huddles With Advisers as Protests Continue

Egyptian President meets with his economic team to discuss financial impact of political crisis, unrest costing $310 million a day

President Obama

Obama Sees 'Progress' in Egypt

US President and other world leaders are calling for quick change in Egypt

US Supports Egyptian Reform Plans

Vice President Joe Biden speaks by phone with Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman, urging "transition to a democratic government"

Protesters chant anti-government slogans during mass demonstrations against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, in Alexandria, Egypt, February 4, 2011

Egypt's State-Run TV Aims to Discredit Anti-Government Protesters

Young Egyptian interviewed says those who sparked uprising were trained by Israelis in US, which Freedom House categorically denies

A wounded Egyptian anti-government protester, with the Arabic word for "leave" painted on his forehead, looks on during clashes in Cairo's main square, Feb. 3, 2011

UN Rights Chief Seeks Investigation of Egypt Clashes

Navi Pillay calling for probe to determine whether Egyptian security forces instigated violence that disrupted protests this week

US Admiral Mike Mullen (file photo)

US Military Chief Says Aid to Egypt Should Continue

Admiral Mike Mullen says aid has 'intangible benefits' that contribute to military’s neutral and, so far, non-violent role in protests

Egyptian children hold an anti-Mubarak cartoon during a protest in Alexandria, Egypt, 4 Feb 2011

Egypt: Analyst says Long-term Rulers Should Take Heed

Professor Shadrack Gutto says Mubarak ignored lessons from Tunisia

Middle Eastern students living at New York's International House are closely following the developments in Egypt.

Mideast Students in US Riveted by Egypt Revolt

Both Arab and Israeli students feel a vested interest in outcome

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, February 04, 2011

European Leaders Urge Egypt's Mubarak to Relinquish Power

EU leaders are also calling for pro- and anti-government protesters to end their violent clashes

Egypt: Analyst Questions Motives behind Prime Minister’s Apology

Professor Imed Shahin says government may be trying to regain initiative

Obama: Egypt Transition Should Begin Now

President does not press Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, however, to leave office now

A Palestinian protester holds a shoe as others wave Palestinian and Egyptian flags during a demonstration calling for the removal of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Gaza City, Feb 3, 2011

Revolt in Egypt Inspires Palestinians

Middle East analysts say Egypt's turmoil could empower a new and younger generation of Palestinian leaders

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during Friday prayers in Tehran. Khamenei saluted on Friday what he termed an "Islamic liberation movement" in the Arab world, and advised the people of Egypt and Tunisia to unite around their religion a

Iran's Supreme Leader Hails Uprisings in Egypt

Speaking during Friday prayers in Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei called the demonstrations an ‘Islamic awakening’

 Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak speaking on television, February 1, 2011

US, Egypt Discussing Mubarak's Immediate Resignation

Proposal also asks for Hosni Mubarak to turn power over to transitional government headed by VP Suleiman with support of military

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, February 4, 2011

EU Leaders Urge Dialogue in Egypt

Foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says it is essential that the people and the government move forward together

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the State Department in Washington, February 2, 2011

Clinton Condemns Attacks on Journalists in Egypt

Obama administration condemning 'in the strongest terms' crackdown on journalists trying to cover the political upheaval

Egyptian children hold an anti-Mubarak cartoon during a protest in Alexandria, Egypt, 4 Feb 2011

Huge Crowd Gathers for Egypt's 'Day of Departure' Rally

There were no reports of clashes as in previous days between pro-Mubarak supporters and demonstrators

French photojournalist Alfred Yaghobzadeh being treated by anti-government protesters in central Tahrir Square, Cairo, February 2, 2011

Journalists Attacked, Detained in Cairo

Committee to Protect Journalists Says Government Trying to Institute a 'Media Blackout'

President Barack Obama studies a document held by Director of National Intelligence James Clapper during the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office, Feb. 3, 2011.

Obama Continues to Monitor Tense Egypt Situation

The president has been holding more consultations with his advisers on events in Egypt

An anti-government protester during clashes with pro-government supporters, near the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo, February 2, 2011

Anti-Mubarak Protesters Plan New Push

Demonstrators are preparing for another massive protest Friday to further pressure President Hosni Mubarak to leave power

Rights Researcher Alarmed by Egyptian 'State' Violence

Heba Morayef expresses extreme concern by what she calls 'state' violence against protesters in Egypt

Analysts Assess Role of Egyptian Intelligence Services in Crisis

As situation in Egypt escalates, analysts say role of security, intelligence forces becomes extremely important in outcome of crisis

Egyptian state television Al-Masriya shows new Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq holding a press conference in Cairo, February 3, 2011

Egyptian PM Apologizes for Violent Clashes

Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq calls incident a ‘disaster’, says it will not happen again

Sherif Mansour

An Analysis of Egypt's Crisis

Sherif Mansour, with Freedom House, discusses background of the events in Egypt in an on-camera interview

U.S. embassy staff member puts luggage into an X-ray machine as U.S. citizens are evacuated at Cairo airport, Egypt, February 2, 2011

US Urges Quick Action for Citizens Wishing to Leave Egypt

State Department says it has evacuated about 1,900 U.S. citizens and their family members in an operation that began Monday