Egypt unrest: Anti-Mursi protests intensify

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Opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi have set up camp in central Cairo to protest against a new decree granting him sweeping powers.

The decree, which says his decisions cannot be overturned by the courts, also sparked attacks on offices of the president's party in several cities.

A defiant Mr Mursi defended the move, saying he was leading Egypt on a path to "freedom and democracy".

The Obama administration has voiced concern about developments.

Tear gas in Tahrir

Overnight, some 20 white tents were pitched in the middle of Cairo's totemic Tahrir Square, where Egyptians celebrated the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak last year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20474124

[hrmjustin]

1. I guess power got to his head.

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2. Meet the new boss...