POSTED: Friday, February 11, 2011 - 11:06am
UPDATED: Saturday, February 12, 2011 - 6:35pm
Update 1:24 p.m. - Egypt's military says it not legitimate government
CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's military says it will not act as a
substitute for a "legitimate" government after President Hosni
Mubarak resigned and transferred his power to the armed forces.
A military spokesman, in a brief televised statement, said the
armed forces would later announce measures and arrangements to
introduce the changes Egyptians want.
He also praised Mubarak for his contribution to the nation.
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Update 10:08 a.m. - CAIRO (AP) - Egyptian vice president says President Mubarak has
handed power to the military .
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10:05 a.m. - CAIRO (AP) - Egyptian VP says President Hosni Mubarak steps
down.
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