In today's Mubarak trial, Egypt sees chance at retribution

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

CAIRO -- Hosni Mubarak, 83 years old and ailing, goes on trial today on charges of corruption and ordering the killing of protesters during the 18-day uprising that toppled him, and many Egyptians are celebrating the chance at retribution against a longtime authoritarian ruler.

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