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Former Google Exec Wael Ghonim on Egypt, technology and changing the world

Environment

Wael Ghonim, a former Google executive who played a crucial role in the Egyptian protests, is receiving a Profile in Courage award from Caroline Kennedy.

No, Sir, Google and the CIA Are Not the Same

Revolution 2.0: Wael Ghonim and the Egyptian Uprising

Conflict & Justice

A Closer Look at Italy’s Costa Concordia Crash

How Social Media is Helping Name Protests in Syria

Conflict & Justice

A Reluctant Hero for Egyptian Protesters

Arts, Culture & Media

How important is a figure head to the success, or failure, of a revolution? Andrew Nagorski, vice president and director of public policy at the EastWest Institute may have the answer. He has seen his share of regime changes around the world.

Who is Google’s Wael Ghonim?

Environment

Google executive Wael Ghonim was released yesterday from Egyptian prison. It turns out that he was one of the main forces behind the Facebook and YouTube campaigns that helped drive protests in Cairo. The Economist’s Max Rodenbeck has more.

Update from Cairo

Conflict & Justice

Tahrir Square continues to be the epicenter of the protests in Egypt, with one of the biggest crowds yet converging on the square. For an update, we hear from the BBC’s Jon Leyne.