Egypt Set For Mass Protest As Army Rules Out Force -- The Guardian
• One million to march on critical day for rebellion
• Vice-president says he will talk to opposition
• White House hardens stance over transition
Egypt's army gave a powerful boost to the country's opposition tonight by announcing it would not use force to silence "legitimate" demands for democratic reforms in the Arab world's largest country.
On the eve of a million-strong protest planned for tomorrow and amid multiplying signs that the US is moving steadily closer towards ditching its long-standing ally, Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak now has few options left.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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AFRICA
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EUROPE
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AMERICAS
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Al-Qaeda announces holy war against Houthis in Yemen.
Governments go online in fight against terrorism.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Intel discovers chip flaw in midst of major launch.
Brent oil surges above $101 on Egypt uncertainty.
Despite China's might, US factories maintain edge.
Echoes of Egypt swirl around World Economic Forum.
Exxon profit rises 53 percent, tops Street.
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