Hello America, ""Cairo (Egypt) (Arabic Al Qahira, meaning "the Victorious"), capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. Located on both banks of the Nile River near the head of the river's delta in northern Egypt, the site has been settled for more than 6000 years and has served as the capital of numerous Egyptian civilizations. Cairo is known locally as Misr, the Arabic name for Egypt itself, because of its centrality in Egyptian life. Greater Cairo is spread across three of Egypt's administrative governorates: the east bank portion is located in Al Qalyobiyah Governorate, while the west bank is part of the governorates of Al Jizah and Al Qalyobiyah. Cairo is marked by the traditions and influences of the East and the West, the ancient and the modern. However, the city also reflects Egypt's growing poverty,

The origins of the site of present-day Cairo can be traced back to the Egyptian capital of Memphis, which is believed to have been founded in the early 4th millennium bc near the head of the Nile delta, south of the present city. The Persian kings were regarded as the 27th Dynasty. The Egyptians were able to regain control in 404 bc, but their last native dynasties ruled under conditions of internal discord and continual external conflicts. The Persians regained control of Egypt in 343 bc. Then, just 11 years later, in 332 bc, Macedonian king Alexander the Great conquered Egypt and annexed it to his Hellenistic empire. When he died in 323 bc, his friend and general Ptolemy became satrap, or governor, of Egypt

Alexandria (Egypt), city and major seaport in northern Egypt, in the Nile River delta, on a ridge that separates Lake Maryot from the Mediterranean Sea. The city was founded in 332 bc by Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, who planned it as one of the finest ports of the ancient world. The most famous period of ancient Greek civilization is called the Classical Age, which lasted from about 480 to 323 bc. During this period, ancient Greeks reached their highest prosperity and produced amazing cultural accomplishments. Unlike most other peoples of the time, Greeks of the Classical Age usually were not ruled by kings. Greek communities treasured the freedom to govern themselves, although they argued about the best way to do that and often warred against each other. What Greek communities shared were their traditions of language, religion, customs, and international festivals, such as the ancient Olympic Games.

Cairo residents take great pride in the work of Nobel Prize-winning author and Cairo native Naguib Mahfouz, whose fiction has provided a chronicle of the city.

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Phonni was born in Athens about 400 b.c. Phonni was 68 years old when Alexandria was comquered by unrest Quote: "" In a moment of action remember the value of silence and order---Phonni of Athens""""""".........

and from Fezzy Bear quote "He who is unfamiliar with Time keeping should not delve into the antiquities--- Fezzy Bear 2011 A.D.""" :) sincerely Fezzy Bear

Dignity and politics don't mix.

'absolute power corrupts absolutely'

It is unfortunate that El Baradei does not wish to run for President of Egypt. He seems, from the reports I have seen, to be a moderate who is interested in working out the best solution for ALL who are concerned. It seems to me he would just the right sort of leader to have in place at a transitional moment such as this. Perhaps others may convince him that he is indeed the best candidate and he may change his mind, or perhaps his demurring is just a front of false modesty and in the end he will go through with it. We'll have to see.

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts in regards to El Baradei, just because the dog is laying peacefully, doesn't mean that he will not bite the hand that feeds him. He earlier had said some things that gives me personally a reason to pause and reflect on what his position could possibly be, and from what I heard it disturbs me to a degree. I would think that the whole world would urge those in and OUT of Egypt, to let the Egyptian people settle this and PEACEFULLY, without input from outside sources like Iran, Syria, US and others. I see this as an internal problem, and I feel that the people of Egypt are perfectly capable of solving their own internal problems with as little fuss as possible. That is not to say that the world should not pay attention and give ADVICE and assistance when ASKED by the people. In any revolution the leaders forget one important thing, that is what the PEOPLE REALLY WANT, not what the leaders want.

Hello America, what should Mubarak do? is the question, it appears he listened far to late to his people, "" A disorderly mob is no more an army than a heap of building materials is a house:...Socrates..."""".... """ The strong did what they could and the weak suffered what they must :..Thucydides""".... """" Bella horida bella, Wars horrid wars:..Virgil.."""... """Learn to obey before you command:..Solon of Athens...""" ..,,, """ A peoples voice is dangerous when charged with wrath:.. Aeschylus ...."""""".... and finally but not last """" Alta sedent civilis vulneta dextrae , Deep are the wounds that civil strife inflicts:.. Lucan ...""" sincerely Fezzy Bear

Nice try Der Standard, your disinformation piece did not work.

ElBaradei will seek support of the Muslin Brotherhood and become the front-man for Islamist extremists. This, very likely, is the beginning of the end of a positive US/Egypt relationship. Similiar circumstances in the late 70's resulted in the Iran we have today. It will be 10 years before we know....but this could end badly for the US and Israel!

Obama calls for... Regime change in Egypt

Obama calls for immediate regime change in Egypt

Barack Obama says he wants to see Egypt's "moment of turmoil to turn into a moment of opportunity.