Sources: Reuters
Images emerge on YouTube of a man being shot at close range, possibly by police, in Cairo - Alexandria; his condition is unknown. 2011-02-6
U.S. TV coverage of the uprising in Egypt is criticised for being both pessimistic and superficial and for its focus on what events mean for the U.S. and its regional allies. 2011-02-5
Protesters detain 120 people with IDs linking them to the police or ruling party; most were attacking protesters at the time. 2011-02-3
19 private jets carrying families of wealthy businessmen leave Cairo for Dubai. 2011-01-29
Two mummies housed at the Egyptian Museum are destroyed and statues are broken into pieces, though ordinary citizens unite to prevent further destruction. The vandals are reported to have been convicts who escaped amid the protests. 2011-01-29
At least 100 people are killed and 1,000 injured in clashes so far. 2011-01-29
Viewers across the region and worldwide watch events unfold on Al Jazeera, which maintains an almost continuous live feed despite the Egyptian government's repeated censorship efforts. CNN claims its reporters have been attacked and cameras smashed. 2011-01-29
Mubarak orders the army into the streets as buildings and police vehicles burn. 2011-01-28
The same fire threatens the nearby world-famous Egyptian Museum, with concerns expressed for the safety of its contents. A powerful explosion is heard in the area. There are reports that protesters are trying to protect the museum. 2011-01-28