(Mosaic Video Alert: February 9, 2011) Press TV reports violence escalated in southern Egypt's city of el-Kharga, where security forces fired live ammunition at protesters. Angry protesters then attacked police and government buildings. More than 300 people have been killed so far in Egypt's protests. 

(Al Jazeera English: 0800 PST, February 9, 2011) Thousands have gathered in Tahrir Square and surrounded Egypt's parliament to continue their call for President Hosni Mubarak's resignation. Three independent unions have joined them, meaning that, in addition to the protests, many workers are on strike in Cairo, Alexandria, and Suez demanding better pay. But Mubarak is still in office and is refusing to step down. Alan Fisher reports from Cairo.

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(Al Jazeera English: 1600 PST, February 8, 2011) After a day that saw a fresh wave of protests and demonstrations around Egypt's parliament building, the current situation in Cairo has "quietened down considerably," according to Al Jazeera's correspondent on the ground in Egypt.

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(Mosaic Video Alert: February 8, 2011) Lebanon's New TV recounts the history of Egypt's last three revolutions: Starting with the "Orabi Revolt" that fought against Khedive and British control of Egypt, to the "Free Officers Movement" that unseated the Egyptian monarchy and replaced it with a republic, and concludes with the "Bread Riots" that led to Anwar Sadat's assassination in 1981.

(Al Jazeera English: 0820 PST, February 8, 2011) Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, has been meeting the foreign minister for the United Arab Emirates and announced a roadmap for changes. Mubarak set up three different committees to tackle the changes, but for the protesters in Tahrir Square it is not enough.

The protesters want the president and the government to go now, they want free elections, and a whole new beginning. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports.

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(Al Jazeera English: 0630 PST, February 8, 2011) As the uprising enters its third week, tens of thousands of protesters gather in Alexandria - despite government concesssions announced today.

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(Al Jazeera English: 1600 PST, February 7, 2011) In recent days, the civilian blockades that check for identification cards and screen for weapons at the entryways to the square have been augmented by a celebratory greeting crew that welcomes visitors with chants of "Here, here, here! The Egyptians are here!" And, in the six days since anti-government demonstrators defended central Cairo in vicious street battles, the occupied square has turned into a warden of semi-permanent housing.

Scenes from Tahrir Square: The Welcome

Scenes from Tahrir Square: Tent Village

Scenes from Tahrir Square: Rock Concert

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(Al Jazeera English: 0230 PST, February 7, 2011) Hamas has been in power in Gaza for four years, and is firmly entrenched in the community. The organisation's early origins lie in the Muslim Brotherhood, neighbouring Egypt's banned opposition group.

While Egypt's political turmoil shakes up the Middle East, Hamas could benefit if the Brotherhood becomes a rising political force following the country's current crisis. Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports from Gaza.

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(Al Jazeera English: 0100 PST, February 7, 2011) Pro-democracy protesters in Cairo appear unmoved after talks between the Egyptian government and opposition groups. People are still gathering in Tahrir Square but the space they are allowed to occupy is getting smaller as authorities are trying to get life back to normal in the capital. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports.

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(Al Jazeera English: 1245 PST, February 6, 2011) The Muslim Brotherhood joined talks with Omar Suleiman, the newly appointed Egyptian vice-president, on Sunday, but said that it had little trust in the government following through on promised reforms.

Meanwhile, over a million protesters flooded Cairo's Tahrir Square, observing a "Day of the Marytrs," with both Muslims and Christians offering prayers for those who have died since protests began on January 25. Hundreds of thousands also protested in the cities of Alexandria and Mansoura. Al Jazeera's Emike Umolu has more.

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