Authorities say at least 22 people have been killed and more than 1,700 others wounded in demonstrations that have spread to cities across the country in what some analysts are calling Egypt's "second revolution."  

The offer by the civilian political leadership to step down has barely affected the mass protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square or other demonstrations across the country. 

Throughout the day, as the crowds surged and battles with security forces grew more violent, the focus of anger was on the military.

Protesters say the interim government has served only Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, the head of the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.

The current crisis was sparked by the Deputy Prime Minister, Ali al Selmi, who proposed that the military's political influence be part of a new constitution. The idea offended the protesters and the military subsequently abandoned the proposal.  But the violence has escalated.

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