Morsi called the violence 'regrettable,' blaming it on 'infiltrators' funded by unnamed third parties
Morsi Offers Few Concessions Amid Unrest -- Al Jazeera
In televised address, Egyptian president calls for dialogue, but refuses to delay December 15 constitutional referendum.
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi addressed the nation on Thursday night amidst ongoing unrest, and while he called for dialogue and offered sympathy for the deaths of the protesters, he offered few concessions and dismissed his political opposition.
The unrest began after Morsi issued a decree on November 22 granting him wide-ranging powers which are not subject to judicial review.
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NATO moves toward deployment on Syria border.
Syrian activists skeptical on chemical weapons.
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Internet service goes out across Syria (again).
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Israel advances controversial plans to build in West Bank’s E-1 area.
Jordan's king visits West Bank amid settlement dispute.
Turkish troops 'kill PKK fighters' near Syria.
Long-exiled South Yemen leader Beidh defends his calls for secession.
Kuwaitis protest on outskirts of capital after vote.
Kurdistan officials hope Iraq will allow Turkish minister in.
ASIA
China's new boss Xi hits nationalist note with talk of "revival".
China urges Vietnam to stop unilateral oil, gas exploration in South China Sea.
Vietnam to send out sea patrols amid China tensions.
South Korea faces rolling blackouts as winter approaches.
About 350 die in Philippine typhoon, 400 missing.
Pakistan military: 2 killed in army base suicide bomb attack.
Top Indian, Chinese officials discuss border dispute.
China hits back at Indian navy chief.
Former Thai PM charged over deadly crackdown on red-shirt protests.
China investigates top Sichuan official for corruption.
AFRICA
Visit to Kismayo, Somalia, shows al Shabab militants still roam countryside.
Islamist militants attack military base in Somalia's Puntland region.
Morsi calls for end to violence, but offers little.
Military halts clashes as political crisis grips Egypt.
Plan for military intervention in Mali stalls.
Blast near military base in Kenya’s capital wounds 8; latest in series of small-scale attacks.
Labour strikes hit several Tunisian regions.
Ethiopia PM willing to talk to Eritrea.
Report: Sudanese drone down in Khartoum area.
EUROPE
For Greece, oligarchs are obstacle to recovery.
US Senate OKs Russia trade and rights bill, angering Moscow.
ECB forecasts grim 2013 for euro zone, then gradual recovery.
Royal pregnancy: Duchess leaves hospital.
Italy in turmoil as Silvio Berlusconi boycotts Mario Monti reforms.
As Netanyahu visits Europe, relations frayed.
Second night of Northern Irish riots ahead of Clinton visit.
Swiss defense minister to become President in 2013.
AMERICAS
Obama prepared to go over 'fiscal cliff'.
Mexican police brutality uncovered by human rights investigators.
Fresh fears over health of Hugo Chávez.
Guatemala detains McAfee, to expel him to Belize. Detained software guru McAfee hospitalized in Guatemala.
Argentina complains to WTO over US, EU barriers.
Marijuana decriminalised in Washington state.
Brazil mourns architect Niemeyer's death.
Gypsies take complicated route through Europe, Mexico and US to seek asylum in Canada.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Exclusive: New Pakistan Taliban chief emerging, will focus on Afghan fight.
US drone kills 3 suspected militants in Pakistan.
California men plead not guilty in plot to join al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple's Tim Cook says Macs will be made in US.
Golden Spike space firm plans $1.4bn Moon trips.
Instagram, Twitter lob grenades in war over value of photos.
Microsoft opens its own social network.
S&P downgrades world's oldest bank to junk status.
Justice Department meets with firms seeking Google antitrust probe.
Megaupload boss wins right to sue New Zealand.
Samsung, Philips and Panasonic hit with record £1.2bn cartel fine.
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