EGYPT’s army ruler warned yesterday he would not tolerate any pressure ahead of new protests demanding that he step down on the eve of the country’s first elections since the January revolution.

EGYPT’S military rulers apologised for the deaths of demonstrators at the hands of police, while insisting elections will go ahead next week as planned.

The revolution against Mubarak did not have a figurehead; that was said to be key to its success. However, this strength has become a weakness in Egypt’s transition to democracy, writes Omar Ashour

EGYPT’S deputy prime minister has resigned over clashes that killed 25 people, mainly Coptic Christians, amid mounting anger at the ruling military and calls for the premier to quit.