Israeli defense minister 'still optimistic,' calls on Egyptians to move forward according to their constitution. Senior government official says Israel must 'prepare accordingly' to new situation

Bristling with impatience, US president issues written statement in response to Egyptian leader's refusal to step down, says 'too many Egyptians remain unconvinced that the government is serious about a genuine transition to democracy'

Director of National Intelligence tells congressional hearing that Egypt's branch of Islamist organization has 'eschewed violence and decried al-Qaeda as a perversion of Islam.' They run 29 hospitals 'not under the guise of an extremist agenda,' Clapper says

Dozens of Religious Zionist leaders sign petition addressed to prime minister against 'attempt to block rabbis' freedom of expression through severe, unacceptable, anti-democratic measures'

Morning after Egyptian president hands over authorities but refuses to step down, crowds stream into Cairo's Tahrir Square while others camp near state TV building. 'If he is stubborn, we are stubborn. We are ready to die here'

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians take to streets, marking Islamic Revolution's 32nd anniversary. President calls on West not to 'interfere' in Egypt upheaval, says protestors 'have the right to pick their own type of regime and rulers'

Rivkah, 44, of Jerusalem gives birth to her 18th baby, who is already an uncle of two and evens out score in household which is now comprised of nine girls and nine boys. 'They came one by one,' she says

Hundreds of protesters demand president step down now as tanks, armored vehicles separate them from palace. Military says in statement it will guarantee changes to constitution as well as free and fair election, calls for normal business activity to resume