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  1. Egypt Begins 1st Working Day Since Mubarak's Ouster http://bit.ly/dTQYqi
  2. Egyptians Celebrate Revolution, Get Back to Work http://bit.ly/iknfV9
  3. Yemen Protesters Clash with Security Forces http://bit.ly/i4JGlh
  4. Palestinians Announce Plans for Presidential Elections http://bit.ly/fv5c5F
  5. Clashes in Yemen as Thousands Rally Against Government http://bit.ly/dP68Gh
  6. Algerian Police Try to Block Egypt-Inspired Protest http://bit.ly/fOQiI8
  7. Burma Military Urges People to Protect New Democracy http://bit.ly/eT07td
  8. Taliban Kill 16 in Southern Afghan City http://bit.ly/gT0r3x
  9. Obama, Opposition Lawmakers Poised for Budget Battles http://bit.ly/dYB5m2
  10. Pakistan Issues Arrest Warrant for Musharraf http://bit.ly/eaSXae
  11. Top US Military Official to Visit Jordan, Israel http://bit.ly/dHd4o2
  12. Mass Grave Found in Iraq http://bit.ly/f4L28S
  13. New Wave of Protests Sweeps Middle East http://bit.ly/hBNtKG
  14. China Reacts Cautiously to Events in Egypt http://bit.ly/fVa5rd
  15. Egypt Celebrates, But Wonders What Next http://bit.ly/hOUs5M
  16. New York City Celebrates Mubarak's Resignation http://bit.ly/hnAWu1
  17. Egypt’s Military Takes Charge Facing Demands for Democratization http://bit.ly/hsuhzm
  18. Obama Wishes Outgoing Press Secretary Well http://bit.ly/gJGP98
  19. White House Sends Strong Message to Iran http://bit.ly/fTv4WC
  20. After Mubarak Resignation, US Policy Assessed http://bit.ly/dZa0pt