Egyptian state media reported Wednesday night that the army has deposed President Mohamed Morsi. Earlier, a meeting presided over by the Egyptian military that included representatives from political, religious and national groups was held on Wednesday evening.
President Barack Obama expressed deep concern about Egyptian removal of President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday and called for a swift return to a democratically elected civilian government.
A tree fell through a dining hall at a Jewish summer camp in Northern California, killing one and requiring four others to be airlifted to a nearby hospital.
Opponents and supporters of Egypt\’s deposed president, Mohamed Morsi, clashed in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria on Wednesday after the army announced his removal from office.
The United States declined on Wednesday to criticize Egypt\’s military, even as it was ousting Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi from power.
The Facebook page of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi quoted him on Wednesday as saying he rejected measures announced by the army as a \”military coup.\”
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