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1924: Mona in Alexandria, Egypt, writes: "I believe that the demonstrators should go home while their cause is still legitimate. The have made their voices heard. I do not want President Mubarak to leave our country in an undignified manner. Egypt is not Tunisia. The people of Egypt are rational. We opt for a democratic process of arbitration over the next seven months." Have Your Say
Fierce clashes rock Egypt capital
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Egypt internet comes back online
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Allen movie to open Cannes gala
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Hagman to return for new Dallas
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Fawcett swimsuit given to museum
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Rarest rat soon becomes nuisance
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Herbal weight loss pill warning
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Global 'failure' over cholesterol
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Mubarak vows to quit: Egyptians react
Egyptians share their reaction to President Hosni Mubarak decision not to stand for re-election in September.
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Views: Life on hold in Egypt
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A nation of tree-huggers?
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Farewell to creator of Babe
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