Protests demanding an end to Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule continue in the Egyptian capital in defiance of a curfew while the government denies organising violence against demonstrators.

The developments come as the New York Times reports, quoting US officials and Arab diplomats, that the US administration is discussing with Egyptian officials a proposal for Mubarak to resign immediately, turning over power to a transitional government headed by Omar Suleiman, the newly appointed vice-president, with the support of the Egyptian military.

Protests continue in Cairo – Middle East – Al Jazeera English.