Egypt's President Refuses To Back Down

Egypt’s Leader Defends Wide Authority As Turmoil Rises -- New York Times

CAIRO — Egypt descended deeper into political turmoil on Thursday as the embattled president, Mohamed Morsi, blamed an outbreak of violence on a “fifth column” and vowed to proceed with a referendum on an Islamist-backed constitution that has prompted deadly street battles between his supporters and their secular opponents.

As the tanks and armored vehicles of an elite military unit ringed the presidential palace, Mr. Morsi gave a nationally televised address offering only a hint of compromise, while preserving his assertion of sweeping authority. His opponents quickly rejected, even mocked, his speech and vowed continued protests ahead of a planned Dec. 15 vote on the draft constitution.

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More News On The Unrest In Egypt

Egypt's president offers nothing to defuse crisis -- CBS/AP
Morsi offers few concessions amid unrest -- Al Jazeera
Morsi refuses to cancel Egypt's vote on constitution -- L.A. Times
Egypt's Morsi Promises Dialogue, Keeps Extra Powers -- Voice of America
Morsi offers no concessions to the opposition -- Irish Times
Egyptian President: 'Thugs' Organizing to Create Disorder -- Voice of America
Morsi ‘full speed ahead’ on constitution as showdown looms in Egypt -- Globe and Mail
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi calls for dialogue -- BBC

Egypt's Morsi Promises Dialogue, Keeps Extra Powers -- Voice of America
Morsi offers no concessions to the opposition -- Irish Times
Egyptian President: 'Thugs' Organizing to Create Disorder -- Voice of America
Morsi ‘full speed ahead’ on constitution as showdown looms in Egypt -- Globe and Mail
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi calls for dialogue -- BBC
As Egypt's Morsi remains defiant, a former top Brother speaks out -- Christian Science Monitor
Egypt demonstrators reject Mursi call for dialogue -- Reuters
Opponents reject Morsi's calls for dialogue after deadly Cairo clashes -- NBC
Muslim Brotherhood offices in Cairo set on fire -- Reuters
The factions fighting for control of Egypt's future -- Globe and Mail

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