President Morsi Overthrown In Egypt -- AL Jazeera
Army suspends constitution, appoints head of constitutional court as interim leader and calls for early elections.
The Egyptian army has overthrown President Mohamed Morsi, announcing a roadmap for the country’s political future that will be implemented by a national reconciliation committee.
The head of Egypt's armed forces issued a declaration on Wednesday evening suspending the constitution and appointing the head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, Adli al-Mansour, as interim head of state.
Mansour would be sworn in on Thursday.
Morsi's presidential Facebook page quoted the deposed president as saying he rejected the army statement as a military coup.
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AFRICA
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EUROPE
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