In Egypt, thousands of protestors are present at Tehrir square pressing for their demand of ouster of President Mubarak defying warnings from vice President that their campaign could plunge Egypt into chaos. They also took their protests to Parliament and labour unions joined them demanding better wages. State media Al Ahram reported that Steel industry and Suez Canal Port Authority employees are demanding better salaries as well sparking fears that the Suez Canal, which is a significant oil transport hub would be shut down and send oil prices skyrocketing. But the Egyptian finance minister said the nation will do its best to ensure it remains open. Official media says schools and universities across the country have been closed until 20th February.Meanwhile, country’s foreign minister Ahmed Abul Gheit warned that army would intervene to protect the country if the protests escalate. The official MENA news agency quoting his interview with Al-Arabiya channel has reported that Gheit slammed the United States for imposing its will on Egypt by demanding immediate reforms.The United States earlier urged Egypt to immediately lift an emergency law and launch democratic reforms. Earlier Vice President Omar Suleiman announced the formation of committees, which would relax presidential eligibility rules and impose term limits and will monitor the implementation of all proposed reforms. He also announced on state television that the findings of another committee, which was ordered to probe into last week’s clashes between the anti Mubarak protestors and pro Mubarak people, would be referred to the attorney-general for prosecution.President Mubarak has already refused to resign immediately, saying that it would cause chaos. He however promised that he will not stand for re-election in September.