Hosni Mubarak records speech denying abuses

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has made his first public statement since he was ousted two months ago, saying allegations of corruption against his family are unfounded.

Mr Mubarak resigned in February after mass anti-government protests, fleeing to the Red Sea town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

He said he had the right to defend his reputation and denied having any assets in foreign countries.

He made the comments in a recording broadcast by al-Arabiya TV