Egyptian military overthrows president

The Egyptian army has toppled President Mohamed Morsi.

The Egyptian army has toppled President Mohamed Morsi after a week of bloodshed as millions took to the streets to demand an end to his turbulent year of rule.

 

The move came shortly after the 48-hour deadline set by the military for Mr Morsi to sort out the crisis engulfing the country or leave the military to implement its own plan.

 

The army's so-called roadmap has gained the backing of the head of the country's Coptic Church and the top Sunni cleric, but the Muslim Brotherhood says the move is a coup.

 

Kerri Worthington recounts the latest events.

 






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