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'Jubilant' in Egypt, Cautious in Washington
Massive crowds filled the streets of Egyptian cities today after the Army announced it would not fire on demonstrators. President Mubarak's hold on power is increasingly tenuous. We hear from Cairo and look at reaction from the Middle East to Washington. Also, Jordan's King Abdullah II fires his government. On Reporter's Notebook, is healthcare reform on its way to the US Supreme Court?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenMassive crowds filled the streets of Egyptian cities today after the Army announced it would not fire on demonstrators. President Mubarak's hold on power is increasingly tenuous. We hear from Cairo and look at reaction from the Middle East to Washington. Also, Jordan's King Abdullah II fires his government, and yesterday's ruling that all provisions of healthcare reform are unconstitutional.
Banner image: An Egyptian army tanks sprayed with slogans in Arabic calling for the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak is seen during a demonstration on February 1, 2011 near Cairo's Tahrir Square. Photo: Mohammed Abed/AFP/Getty Images
