‘Egypt’s armed forces on Thursday announced that they had begun to take ‘necessary measures to protect the nation and support the legitimate demands of the people,’ a step that suggested the military intends to take a commanding role in administering the strife-torn nation.

The announcement of an enhanced role for the military came as officials in President Hosni Mubarak’s government suggested a momentous shift in power was underway, including a possible transfer of power from Mr. Mubarak to his Vice President Omar Suleiman.’
// New York Times

. The end for Mr. Mubarak may be just hours away.