Saturday, January 29, 2011

Intel chief Omar Suleiman appointed Egypt vice-president; Mubarak's sons flee to U.K.

Embattled Egyptian president names Ahmed Shafiq as prime minister as new appointments aim to stem growing popular rage.

"Embattled Egyptian President Mubarrak appointed on Saturday a former air force commander and aviation minister, Ahmed Shafiq, as the new prime minister, in efforts to stem popular rage against his autocratic regime. The move ensures that men with military links are in the top three political jobs....."

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