Egypt's army is in control of the country after overthrowing elected Islamist President Mohamed...

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Egypt's army is in control of the country after overthrowing elected Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, much to the delight of millions and the fury of his supporters.

In what the military denies is a coup, tanks and troops have been deployed across the capital.

In a televised address the head of the armed forces, General Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, spelled out the army's intentions.

In a somber tone General el-Sissi announced the constitution was suspended, the president of the supreme constitutional court would act as interim head of state assisted by an interim council and a government of technocrats, until a new president and parliamentary elections were held.

President Mursi along with members of his government and the Muslim Brotherhood leadership are now said to be in military custody.

His one-year rule ended after a military deadline for him to yield to days of protests had passed.

Anticipating his removal he pre recorded a message condemning the military intervention and maintaining the legitimacy of his presidency.


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