Massive protest planned in Egypt

Egyptian protesters and police this morning are observing a truce after violence that has killed more than 40 people in five days. But protesters said they would intensify pressure for an end to army rule with a mass rally today in Tahrir Square. The protest is being backed by Egypt’s trade unions, which earlier this year played an important role in the revolution that toppled former ruler Hosni Mubarak. Egypt's current military rulers have rejected protester demands for them to step down immediately. They say they would start the first round of parliamentary elections on time next week, despite serious unrest in Cairo and other cities.

Meanwhile, the army has approached Kamal el-Ganzouri, who served as prime minister under Mubarak in the 1990s, as a possible candidate for prime minister. If confirmed, el-Ganzouri would replace Essam Sharaf, whose government resigned earlier this week.

Listen to Christopher Wells' report: