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Pope Benedict XVI abdicates his position, cites health concerns

Published February 11th, 2013 - 22:25 GMT

Mubarak stepped down in February 2011 and Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will step down also in February 2013; Facebook is testing ‘Buy Tickets’ links; Copts protest in Upper Egypt; and Yemenis are out with the old, in with something worse.
In a feat not seen for 6 centuries, Pope Benedict XVI steps down from his post.
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Abdication of Pope Benedict XVI [2]
Egyptian Chronicles [3]
#Vatican and #Pope ‘s resignation on #Feb11
It seems that February 11 will be marked as the day when world leaders step down !! Mubarak stepped down on February 2011 and Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will step down also on February 2013.
The Next Web [4]
Facebook is testing ‘Buy Tickets’ links for events, but will it get into the ticketing business?
According to our own tests, Facebook does in fact appear to be testing the ability for event hosts to include a “Buy Tickets” link directly in their pages.
A Sense of Belonging [5]
Copts Protest to Deter Aggressors in Upper Egypt
Maybe, but there is no joy in being a cynic. Rather, this demonstration is a warning about the real possibility of sectarian aggression against Copts, especially in Upper Egypt.
Woman from Yemen [6]
Revolution 1.0 has ended & Revolution 2.0 has begun
Many average Yemenis have begun losing hope in this government, fearing that it is using the same tactics of nepotism and corruption as the former regime.
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[2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUEIu7JytbA
[3] http://egyptianchronicles.blogspot.com/2013/02/vatican-and-pope-s-resignation-on-feb11.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EgyptianChronicles+%28Egyptian+chronicles%29
[4] http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2013/02/11/facebook-is-reportedly-testing-buy-tickets-buttons-and-links-for-events-in-israel/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TNWMiddleEast+%28The+Next+Web+Middle+East%29
[5] http://asenseofbelonging.org/2013/02/11/copts-protest-to-deter-aggressors-in-upper-egypt/
[6] http://womanfromyemen.blogspot.com/2013/02/revolution-10-has-ended-revolution-20.html?spref=tw