Egyptian opposition leader freed on bail

Egyptian opposition leader and presidential hopeful Ayman Nour stepped out of Cairo’s central security headquarters today and was whisked to the shoulders of his supporters, free on bail in a case that angered Washington and undermined Egypt’s talk of democratic reform.

Nour, in a white prison jumpsuit, stepped out looking frail, but blew kisses to the crowd of orange-shirted supporters awaiting his release. He flashed a V-for-victory sign.