President Mubarak Steps Down

Breaking: Authoritarian President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has resigned after 30 years of ruling Egypt.  After weeks of protests that shook the nation and caught the attention of the world, Mubarak resigns amidst calls for a democratically elected government in the Middle East's largest nation.

Mubarak

The military of Egypt, respected by many in the country, claims that this is not a coup.  It has promised to "safeguard the country" at this time.  It is unknown what effect Mubarak's resignation will have on other authoritarian rulers in the region and possibly the world.

The protests in Egypt erupted after widespread revolts gripped Tunisia in mid-January.

Protesters in Egypt

The military is now in control of the country.

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