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Change You Can Believe In: CIA Torture Stooge to Replace Mubarak

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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will step down Thursday evening, sources have told NBC News. Getty Images Egypt has been rocked by two weeks of protests demanding that President Hosni Mubarak, who has ruled for 30 years, step down. Current vice-president Omar Suleiman will take over the presidency, sources also said. Military forces in the country have begun to prepare for the transition, according to a report from Reuters. "The Higher Army Council held a meeting today under Hussein Tantawi the head of the armed forces and minister of defence to discuss the necessary measures and preparations to protect the nation, its gains and the aspirations of the people," the state news agency MENA said. "The council decided to remain in continuous session to discuss measures that can be taken in this regard." State television carried footage of the meeting which did not show the presence of Mubarak or his vice president Omar Suleiman.

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