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Egypt Celebrates, But Wonders What Next

   Luis Ramirez | Cairo  February 12, 2011
   An  Egyptian  waves  the  national  flag  in  front of an army armored
   vehicle at Tahrir Square in Cairo, February 12, 2011

Photo: AP

   An  Egyptian  waves  the  national  flag  in  front of an army armored
   vehicle at Tahrir Square in Cairo, February 12, 2011

   Egyptians  are  celebrating for a second day following the resignation
   of  Hosni  Mubarak  as  president.  As the euphoria subsides, however,
   questions  are emerging about the political future of the Arab world's
   most populous state.
   Saturday  morning brought new calm to the Egyptian capital. There were
   fewer people on Tahrir Square, but some remained, celebrating after 18
   days  of  protests  brought  down  the man who ruled their country for
   nearly 30 years.
   After  Mr.  Mubarak  went  to  the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el
   Sheikh,  and  his resignation announced on state television, there was
   euphoria among demonstrators.
   "We  are  happy  because  we  will  [have] freedom now after all these