Breaking News: Egyptian President Mubarak Steps Down

Hosni Mubarak Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (R) shakes hands with his US counterpart Barack Obama at Qubba Palace on June 4, 2009 in Cairo, Egypt. Mubarak and Obama discussed bilateral relations and issues of common interest including Arab-Israeli conflict. (Photo by Moataz El Hamalawi - Pool/MENA/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama;Hosni Mubarak

Egyptian protesters have gotten their wish now that President Hosni Mubarak (pictured above w/ President Obama)  has officially stepped down.

USA Today reports that Mubarak’s resignation was confirmed by Vice President Omar Suleiman in a brief televised statement.

His statement in full:

“Hosni Mubarak has waived the office of presidency and told the army to run the affairs of the country.”

Protestors in Tahrir Square reportedly erupted into shouts of joy at the news and were seen waving Egyptian flags and chanting, “Egypt is free!”

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