Egypt's Mubarak resigns as leader

Name: Egypt's Mubarak resigns as leader
Uploaded: 2011-02-11T17:47:45.000Z
Description: Hosni Mubarak steps down as president of Egypt, after weeks of protests by anti-government demonstrators in Cairo and other cities.

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Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down as president of Egypt.

In an announcement on state TV, Vice-President Omar Suleiman said Mr Mubarak had handed power to the military.

It came as thousands massed in Cairo and other Egyptian cities for an 18th day of protest to demand Mr Mubarak's resignation.

Adam Mynott reports.

Middle East

11 February 2011