Mursi's New Egypt Decree Draws Protesters to Tahrir Square
Hundreds of protesters converge on Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday, angered by their President Mohamed Mursi. In a decree on Thursday, Mursi granted himself sweeping powers exempt from any legal challenge until a new parliament is elected. This has caused fury amongst his opponents who fear the move undermines the country's fledgling democracy.
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