Egypt

(Nir Rosen Credit: IFC; Lara Logan: Credit CBS)

Nir Rosen Apologizes, Resigns From NYU Over ‘Cruel And Insensitive’ Lara Logan Tweets

NYU Fellow and journalist Nir Rosen resigns following a series of insensitive Tweets regarding the sexual assault of CBS News Correspondent Lara Logan in Egypt.

2011/02/16

Photo (L-R): Maksim Gelman (DCPI); Anti-Mubarak Poster (Monica Miller); Christina Aguilera (Getty)

Week In Review: Brooklyn Killing Spree, Anthem Flubs & Egypt

The last few days have opened our eyes to revolution in the Middle East through the lenses of locals, shocked us with a deeply disturbing series of stabbings and had us reflecting on the actual words in our national anthem.

1010 WINS–2011/02/13

Egyptian-Americans on Steinway Street in Astoria react to Mubarak's resignation (Photo/Al Jones)

Egyptian President Mubarak Out; Cheers From Cairo To NYC

Egyptian-Americans in the Tri-State area are breathing a sigh of relief. On the 18th day of protests in Cairo, the watching and waiting is finally over.

2011/02/11

Astoria’s ‘Little Egypt’ Stunned By Mubarak’s Move

Along Steinway Street in Astoria’s “Little Egypt”, folks were furious over Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s refusal to resign.

2011/02/10

Hundreds of people protest against the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Times Square on February 04, 2011. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

150 Rally Near U.N. And Declare ‘Egypt Will Be Free’

There was a legitimate feeling of optimism among those who braved the rain and cold after high-profile figures in Egypt’s ruling party resigned Saturday.

2011/02/05

A sign opposing President Hosni Mubarak is seen at a cafe on Steinway Street in Little Egypt - Queens, NY - Jan 31, 2011 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Columbia University Professor Breaks Down Egypt Crisis

The crisis in Egypt continues without signs of letting up until leadership changes, but what will that look like and what does its future hold?

2011/02/05

Egyptian Rally In Times Square (Credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Egyptian Protesters Make Presence Known In Times Square

Egyptian-Americans protested in Times Square on Friday, coinciding with a huge demonstration called in Egypt’s capital, Cairo.

2011/02/04

A crowd gathers in Tahrir Square - Cairo, Egypt - Feb 4, 2011 - Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

Westchester Student En Route Home From Egypt

With her son at the American University in Cairo and no way to communicate with him, Lucy Kourides was beside herself.

2011/02/04

Alexandra Woodhouse is seen with her family - Great Neck, NY - Feb 3, 2011 - Photo: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880

Student Makes It Home From Egypt To Long Island

Alexandra Woodhouse was basically a prisoner in her own home as the violence in Cairo prevented her from leaving her apartment.

2011/02/03

A sign opposing Hosni Mubarak is seen on Steinway Street in the Little Egypt neighborhood - Queens, NY - Jan 31, 2011 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Crisis In Egypt Reverberates In ‘Little Egypt’ In Queens

Over coffee, tea, and tobacco, the conversation seems to be all about politics and the future and all eyes are the TV screen.

2011/02/03

A squash court is seen at Symphony Hall - Boston, MA - Sep 13, 2002 - Photo: AP

Competitors Try To Squash Each Other In Westchester

At the Pyramid Squash Course in Tuckahoe, a little black ball is smacked against the wall and two players run back and forth.

2011/02/03

Rally Breaks Out Near Egyptian Consulate In NYC

On Wednesday afternoon here in the city there was an impromptu rally as Egyptians vowed continued support for protesters in their homeland.

2011/02/02

St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Woodbury, L.I. (credit: CBS 2)

L.I. Copts Pray For Families In Egypt

A small, early-morning service at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Woodbury, Long Island was sparsely attended but filled with an air of cautious optimism and concern over the events unfolding in Cairo Monday.

2011/01/31