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Mohamed Morsi

Islamist Morsi declared Egypt's president

Egypt's Mohamed Morsi, the first Islamist to be elected to the presidency, has said he will be a leader "For all Egyptians'' and called for national unity after a polarising race."I will be a president for all Egyptians,'' Morsi…
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Egyptian president annoys US, Iran and Syria at summit: EGYPTIAN president
Mohamed Morsi sparked a walk-out by the Syrian delegation at a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement after saying that the uprising against Bashar al-Assad is a "Revolution against an oppressive regime" and describing support for the rebels as an "Ethical duty" as well as a "Political and strategic necessity". Ref. Source 3

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Syria says new Egypt president 'Mubarak with beard':

Syria hit back at Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Monday saying his Islamist beard is the only thing that distinguishes him from the veteran strongman he replaced after last year's Arab Spring uprising. Ref. Source 7

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Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy has canceled his decree giving him sweeping powers but plans to push forward with a planned referendum December 15 on a draft constitution, said presidential adviser Mohamed Selim el-Awwa.

Protests erupted last month following Morsy's edict, a move that sat uncomfortably with many Egyptians who said it reminded them of ousted dictator Hosni Mubarak's rule. At the time, Morsy said the powers were necessary and temporary until a new constitution is adopted. Ref. CNN

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A national dialogue committee said a referendum on a disputed draft constitution will be held on schedule, but President Mohammed Morsi has agreed to rescind the near-absolute power he had granted himself. The statement came after a meeting that was boycotted by the main opposition leaders who are calling for the Dec. 15 vote to be canceled. Ref. USAToday

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Morsi children to lose U.S. Citizenship?:

A lawsuit that seeks to force the children of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to give up their U.S. Citizenship is under review in Cairo, officials said. Ref. Source 1

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Protest group gives Morsi ultimatum

Egypt protesters storm and ransack Cairo HQ of Muslim Brotherhood, witnesses say Ref. BBC

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Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy is under house arrest, according to the media spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood, Gehad El-Haddad.

El-Haddad tweeted that most members of Morsy's presidential team have also been put under house arrest. Ref. CNN