BBC – A senior member of Egypt’s governing party, Hossan Badrawi, told the BBC he “hopes” Mr Mubarak will transfer power to Vice-President Omar Suleiman.

The country’s military, meanwhile, has said it will “support the legitimate demands of the people”.

This comes on the 17th day of protests against Mr Mubarak’s 30-year rule.

Thousands of Egyptians again took to the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian towns and cities, calling for President Mubarak to step down.

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