Egypt’s economy feels the strain

The Egyptian economy is taking a beating, while the anti-government demonstrations continue. But life in Egypt is starting to feel a little more normal, as banks and businesses re-open. But as The World's Matthew Bell reports from Cairo, many of the protesters are vowing that life in the country won't really return to normal until President Mubarak leaves. Bloggers in Tahrir Square Egypt coverage on The World

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