Hosni Mubarak Address

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will address the nation tonight, official media said on Thursday, as word has spread that the embattled president may announce to step down within hours from now.

It is expected that mass protests will resume Friday and organizers are expecting the largest crowd in the capital city to take to streets. The protesters are scheduled to stream in from around the country.

Today, the country witnessed a frenzy of activity from the military and the ruling National Democratic Party, indicating that a major development is likely to unfold.