Protesters Surge Around Egypt's Presidential Palace -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Egyptian protesters surged around the presidential palace on Friday and the opposition rejected President Mohamed Mursi's call for dialogue to end a crisis that has polarized the nation and sparked deadly clashes.
The Islamist leader's deputy said he could delay a December 15 referendum on a constitution that liberals opposed, although the concession only partly meets a list of opposition demands that include scrapping a decree that expanded Mursi's powers.
"The people want the downfall of the regime" and "Leave, leave," crowds chanted after bursting through barbed wire barricades and climbing on tanks guarding the palace of Egypt's first freely elected president.
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MIDDLE EAST
US troops mass on Turkey's Syrian border.
US says pressure on Assad ‘increasing’. Syrian rebels gain ground on Syria’s Assad, officials say.
Syrian army reinforcements on edge of contested Damascus suburbs. Rebels say Damascus airport is now a battle zone.
As tanks face off, Iraqi rivals see political gains.
Hamas chief arrives in Gaza for 1st-ever visit. Emboldened Hamas leader to visit Gaza for first time in 45 years.
Iran commander claims sanctions are helpful.
Yemen foils prison break by 25 Qaeda convicts.
Iraq, Kuwait urged to normalise ties. Ban urges Iraq, Kuwait to seize 'historic' chance.
ASIA
Pakistan 'expanding nuclear arsenal to deter US attack'.
Major quake strikes off Japan, setting off small tsunami. One-metre tsunami hits Japan after strong earthquake. Tsunami warning lifted for strong Japan earthquake.
AP Exclusive: Satellite images show snow may have slowed NKorea’s rocket launch preparations. Japan authorises North Korean missile shoot-down.
Most Afghan refugees want to remain in Pakistan.
China’s air force holds large-scale drill amid tensions with Japan, South China Sea claimants.
China calls US Tibet remarks 'disgusting'.
Death toll from Philippine typhoon climbs past 500.
AFRICA
Second Nairobi blast targets Somali district.
Egypt opposition rejects Morsi dialogue offer.
Islamist sect in Nigeria grows more deadly.
DRC opposition rejects offer to join M23 talks. Congo peace talks set to open in Uganda.
Border raids in Ivory Coast threaten security.
Ghanaians vote for new president.
South Sudan blogger and government critic killed.
EUROPE
Radio pranksters who posed as Queen pulled off air after nurse's death.
Clinton urges calm amid brewing tensions in Northern Ireland.
Russia accuses US of using 'cold war tactics' over Magnitsky Act. Russia to retaliate over US Magnitsky rights act.
Russian PM defends tough laws, stands behind Putin.
Fatal North Sea collision said to be human error.
Berlusconi party says will not push Italy into chaos.
Greece’s unemployment rate rises again, to record 26 percent, as recession continues.
Germany's growth forecast cut by Bundesbank.
AMERICAS
US Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage cases.
Hugo Chávez returns home after treatment in Cuba.
"Fiscal cliff" talks down to Obama and Speaker Boehner.
Mexico: Bringing back the bad old days.
El Salvador gangs accept proposal to create 'peace zones'.
Colombia: Peace talks resume, but local hope dampens.
Cuba blocks calls to phone system used by dissidents.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Detained man is not al-Qaeda in Iraq leader.
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on Seattle military complex.
Death by algorithm: West Point code shows which terrorists should disappear first.
Senators to vote on probe of CIA interrogation program.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF`s Lagarde urges US leaders to break fiscal cliff deadlock.
Netflix rebuked for Facebook post.
Get ready for a breakout in oil prices.
Aston Martin stake bought by Italian private equity firm.
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