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In Egypt the Stalemate Continues
Egypt's new vice president claims he's reached a "consensus" with demonstrators, but they still insist there's no compromise until Hosni Mubarak steps down. We hear what's happening on the streets and what the consequences might be for Egypt and the Middle East. Also, President Obama reaches out to business. On Reporter's Notebook, will AOL raise its profile by buying the Huffington Post?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenEgypt's new vice president claims he's reached a "consensus" with demonstrators, but they still insist there's no compromise until Hosni Mubarak steps down. We hear what's happening on the streets and what the consequences might be for Egypt and the Middle East. Also, President Obama reaches out to business, and AOL is buying the the Huffington Post for $315 million. All that and Arianna too?
Banner image: Anti-government protesters carry an effigy of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak through Tahrir Square on February 7, 2011 in Cairo. Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
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