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President Hosni Mubarak has defended the role of Egypt's security forces in suppressing anti-government protests which have rocked the country.
Mr Mubarak also dismissed his government and said a new cabinet would be announced on Saturday.
It was his first statement since the protests - in which at least 26 have died with hundreds injured - began.
Tens of thousands took part in protests in Cairo, Suez, Alexandria and other cities.
Protesters set fire to the headquarters of the governing NDP party and besieged state TV and the foreign ministry.
At least 13 people were killed in Suez on Friday, while in Cairo, five people died, according to medical sources.
Set ablaze
The authorities announced a curfew from 1800 to 0700 local time (1600-0500 GMT) which was immediately and widely flouted.
The headquarters of the governing NDP party has been set ablaze, while protesters also besieged the state broadcaster and the foreign ministry.
Mr Mubarak was speaking for the first time since the crisis began
Internet and phone services - both mobile and landline - have been severely disrupted, although protesters are using proxies to work around the restrictions.
Correspondents in Cairo say military helicopters have been circling overhead.
The US, which counts Egypt as a key ally, has appealed for calm from both sides, saying it has urged President Mubarak to enact reforms.
However, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Washington would review its aid to Egypt based on events in the coming days.
Britain, the US and France are advising against non-essential travel to Egypt.

President Hosni Mubarak has defended the role of Egypt's security forces in suppressing anti-government protests which have rocked the country.
Mr Mubarak also dismissed his government and said a new cabinet would be announced on Saturday.
It was his first statement since the protests - in which at least 26 have died with hundreds injured - began.
Tens of thousands took part in protests in Cairo, Suez, Alexandria and other cities.
Protesters set fire to the headquarters of the governing NDP party and besieged state TV and the foreign ministry.
At least 13 people were killed in Suez on Friday, while in Cairo, five people died, according to medical sources.
Set ablaze
The authorities announced a curfew from 1800 to 0700 local time (1600-0500 GMT) which was immediately and widely flouted.
The headquarters of the governing NDP party has been set ablaze, while protesters also besieged the state broadcaster and the foreign ministry.

Internet and phone services - both mobile and landline - have been severely disrupted, although protesters are using proxies to work around the restrictions.
Correspondents in Cairo say military helicopters have been circling overhead.
The US, which counts Egypt as a key ally, has appealed for calm from both sides, saying it has urged President Mubarak to enact reforms.
However, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Washington would review its aid to Egypt based on events in the coming days.
Britain, the US and France are advising against non-essential travel to Egypt.
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