David Cameron today called for a “proper orderly transition” to democratic government in Egypt.

HUNDREDS of Irish citizens are attempting to flee Egypt as the country descends further into crisis, sparked by a violent popular revolt.

British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to President Hosni Mubarak tonight to express his “grave concern” about violence against anti-government protesters in Egypt.

Global trade chiefs meeting in Switzerland spoke today of their optimism that a new deal to liberalise international commerce can be finalised, but offered little in the way of concrete progress to indicate they can reach agreement before the end of the year.

The Government today pledged to donate €2m in humanitarian aid to Gaza and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin said the cash injection will fund assistance, recovery and reconstruction in the conflict-hit region.

US vice president Dick Cheney met Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak today, the first meeting in the US official’s rescheduled Middle East visit to discuss the situation in Iraq and escalating stand-offs with Syria and Iran.

Former EastEnders star and British Labour MEP Michael Cashman was today holding talks with Egyptian officials in a bid to try to free 23 men imprisoned their country for homosexuality.