The President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak just left Cairo temporarily and flew for the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh. His sudden departure occurred a day after he transferred some authority to Vice President Omar Suleiman following the continuous protests that were going on for weeks in the country.
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Mubarak resigns: Army takes over power in Egypt
Finally, the curtain has been drawn. The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. In an official statement, Vice President Sulaiman said that Mubarak has relieved himself from the post of Presidency and has handed over power to the military. He has asked the military to run the country.