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ei: The revolution continues after Mubarak's fall 

ei: The revolution continues after Mubarak's fall : "The chants were as varied and lively as the crowd which grew to thousands: 'Long Live Egypt!,' 'The people overthrew the regime!,' 'Who's next?,' 'Tomorrow Abbas!' Some people showered the crowd with sweets, as fireworks burst overhead. Everyone took pictures, recording a moment of victory they felt was made by the Egyptian people on behalf of all of us.

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