Tense Egypt awaits army move after deadline

Egypt is bracing for a showdown between the military and President Mohammed Morsi, who has rejected an army ultimatum to end a political crisis with his opponents, vowing to stay in office. The ultimatum expires at 4.30pm (1430 GMT) on Wednesday. Top military chiefs gathered for emergency talks on Wednesday and the army was expected to issue a statement after its deadline passes. Al Jazeera’s Caroline Melone reports.

 

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