Anti-Morsi protests staged across EgyptJune 30, 2013 - 18:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Protests calling for the resignation of Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi and early presidential elections have begun in the capital, Cairo, and around the country, BBC News reported. His opponents say he has failed to tackle economic and security problems. Thousands spent the night in Cairo's Tahrir Square, focus of protests which brought down ex-leader Hosni Mubarak. Morsi critics also say he has put the Islamist agenda of the Muslim Brotherhood party ahead of the country's wider interests. Windows in the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Cairo were reinforced with sandbags ahead of the protests. A huge rally of presidential supporters is also under way in the Cairo suburb of Nasr City. People there are carrying banners denouncing the opposition, and warning that "legitimacy is a red line". Some are wearing banners saying that they are willing to be martyrs for the cause of keeping the president in power. Morsi, who hails from the Muslim Brotherhood, became Egypt's first Islamist president on June 30, 2012, after winning an election considered free and fair. His first year as president has been marred by constant political unrest and a sinking economy. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |