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The 'Day of Departure' in Egypt?
After yesterday's bloody crackdown, Friday prayers were followed by an uneasy calm in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The military has increased its presence, and visitors have included Defense Minister Marshal Mohamed Tantawi, who was cheered while reviewing the soldiers. Protesters are still calling this the "Day of Departure." Also, a conversation with Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and some of her critics.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenAfter yesterday's bloody crackdown, Friday prayers were followed by an uneasy calm in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The military has increased its presence, and visitors have included Defense Minister Marshal Mohamed Tantawi, who was cheered while reviewing the soldiers. Protesters are still calling this the "Day of Departure." Also, a conversation with Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and her critics. Is strict, Chinese parenting the way to make a nation succeed?
Banner image: Pro-government protesters (L) holds signs in support of President Hosni Mubarak in front of anti-government protesters (foreground) in Talaat Harb Square the afternoon of February 4, 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images
