Egypt official: White House demands contradictory
An Egyptian official, speaking for his government, is complaining that the US is pressing for President Hosni Mubarak's swift departure even as the White House publicly urges an orderly transition.
The official, speaking from a location outside Egypt, also told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Mubarak's decision not to seek re-election in September was not a result of pressure from President Barack Obama, who has spoken with the Egyptian leader twice since the street uprising began more than a week ago. (AP)
