Egypt's Morsi annuls decree on expanded powers

From Tag Egypt Sun Dec 9 2012, 01:13:39

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi on Saturday annulled a November 22 decree expanding his powers after the move sparked weeks of violent protests. Morsi did not, however, delay a referendum on a draft constitution in line with opposition demands.

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