Wael Ghonim being arrested by the brutal Egyptian Police last week. Two Cups of Tea - By Blake Hounshell. CAIRO — I met two generals today. Both were exceedingly polite, welcoming me to Egypt and stressing their concern for my safety. The first, the top Army general at a Defense Ministry office in Mohandiseen, a middle-class neighborhood in Giza, across the Nile River from Tahrir Square, offered me tea and cookies. He told me how he "liked America very much," where he attended training as a special forces officer "many times. " The second, a senior general at the sprawling military police headquarters way across town -- not far from the parade ground where Anwar Sadat was assassinated in 1981 -- spoke fondly of his training in England. As seemingly staged "man-on-street" interviews played on state television, he insisted we have a friendly chat. "It's one thing for people to demand their rights, OK," the first general said.
"But not like this. " "The educated young people with Facebook and all that are one thing," the second general chimed in. And what about the police? "Min ad-Doha, eh? " WAN-IFRA Calls for Protection of Journalists in Egypt. The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have called on Egyptian authorities to protect journalists covering the ongoing pro-democracy demonstrations and ensure that they are free to report without fear of attack or arrest. In a letter to President Hosni Mubarak, the global organisations of the world's press expressed concern at a series of attacks by government supporters on journalists covering the demonstrations. "We call on you to take immediate action to ensure that all journalists are able to report on the unfolding events without fear of attack and intimidation.
We ask you to take all necessary steps to ensure that your supporters fully respect the rights of journalists to observe and report on the unfolding events," the letter said. The full letter said: "According to reports, government supporters have attacked a number of journalists – in particular foreign reporters – covering the unrest in Cairo. Egyptian reporter shot in clashes dies, first journalist death in crisis. Preserving Cabrini-Green's images In the sharp sun of an April afternoon, Nate Lanthrum walks through the remains of Cabrini-Green giving away what he has taken. He looks out of place, a white guy carrying a $1,500 Nikon D700 camera, but the residents are used to him by now and greet... Blackhawks thrilled to have Brent Seabrook back Starting with Game 6 Sunday, Brent Seabrook's timeout will be over and the defenseman will be back on the ice — so long as he promises to play nice.
The Blackhawks have done pretty well in Seabrook's absence, winning all three games the NHL... NFL draft preview: Defensive ends As the NFL draft nears — it takes place May 8-10 — we're taking an 11-day, position-by-position look at what's out there and what the Bears need. In May 1974, Tribune delivered 2 Watergate bombshells Obama denounces racist comments reportedly made by NBA owner Cubs can't take advantage of Brewers' injuries Northwestern women win at Wrigley Blackhawks thrilled to have Brent Seabrook back. Egypte : "Une chasse aux journalistes" One journalist killed, dozens more attacked or detained as military finally intervenes to try and stem violence in Egypt. By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 19:20 GMT, 3 February 2011 Pro-Mubarak thugs targeting 'anti-government' news organisationsForeign journalists detained by Egypt's militaryGovernment spokesman denies it is trying to intimidate reporters U.N. says transition of power 'should begin now'Cameron and other European leaders step up pressure on Mubarak A foreign journalist is believed to have been killed while covering the anti-government riots in Cairo today.
The reporter, who is understood to be a Greek national, was one of dozens of journalists who came under attack from supporters of President Hosni Mubarak during another day of heavy violence in the Egyptian capital. Journalists were beaten with sticks and fists by pro-government mobs on the streets Cairo and dozens were reported detained by security forces in what the U.S. called a concerted attempt to intimidate the press. Scroll down for video Stand-off: Anti-government protesters (bottom) hold their position amid escalating chaos.