U.S. intelligence agencies watching events in Egypt say the military is preparing for long-term authoritarian rule, a setback for both pro-democracy advocates and proponents of Islamist rule under the ousted Muslim Brotherhood regime.
The most significant sign of returning military rule was the announced release from prison on Wednesday of former President Hosni Mubarak. He will be under house arrest.
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