Situation goes worse in Egypt as army has been brought in to replace the country's police force, which had enraged the public by using firearms and tear gas to subdue protests. Jet fighters and army helicopters filled the skies over Cairo as a reminder of the military's new role in tamping down the unrest. It comes after a second night of lawlessness in which mobs took advantage of police-free streets to loot supermarkets, banks, and even the Egyptian Museum, home to some of the world's most treasured ancient artifacts. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has extended curfew as he is expected to name new cabinet today. Anti-government activist and leader, Nobel Prize holder Mohammad El-Beradi has demanded resignation of Hosni Mubarak declaring his steps to tamp down the unrest ‘inappropriate’. US President Obama, Saudi King Shah Abdullah and Turkish and English Prime Ministers ringed Hosni Mubarak and discussed the prevailing situation. Barack Obama has urged that change in the regime should be according to the wishes of the Egyptian people.
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