i just saw this from the associated press:
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An Obama administration official says the US will review its $1.5bn in aid to Egypt based on events unfolding in the country, where the authoritarian government is struggling to extinguish huge and growing street protests.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the delicacy of the situation. Egypt has been a key US ally in the volatile region. US officials are now increasing calls on President Hosni Mubarak, the target of the protesters, to respond with restraint and reverse steps taken to cut off the protesters' ability to communicate.
The decision to review assistance to Egypt is a significant step as the US seeks to balance the desire to maintain stability in the region with a recognition of the unexpected scope and uncertain outcome of the protests.
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link same as above, from the guardian live blog/aggregator.
if this is accurate, then this is the first potential tipping point. the americans are in a position to split the army away from mubarak. the wind seems to be blowing in that direction.
but the situation is still fluid.
interesting stuff.