Thousands confront and stone Egyptian riot police in Cairo!

From Russia Today: The Egyptian capital Cairo was the scene of violent chaos on Friday, when tens of thousands of anti-government protesters stoned and confronted police, who fired back with rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons. It was a major escalation in what was already the biggest challenge to authoritarian President Hosni Mubarak's 30 year-rule. They are demanding Mubarak's ouster and venting their rage at years of government neglect of rampant poverty, unemployment and rising food prices.
Joe Biden says that Egypt's Mubarak needs to be responsive to these protests. Ya think, Joe?

Back in 2007 Inside Story looked at the 79-year-old Egypt President after re-election as party head to NDP.