Top of the Hour: Update from Libya, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Eastern Libya saw continued air strikes by Gadhafi’s forces this morning as rebels continue to fight for freedom. Elsewhere in the region: Egyptian prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq has resigned, which was a key demand of the protesters; and Yemeni President Ali Saleh has agreed to step down at the end of the year, but he’s made promises like this before.

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