Egyptian military announces Morsi is out

They have also suspended the Islamist-backed constitution and called early elections
Associated Press
July 3, 2013 11:21PM (UTC)

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military has suspended the Islamist-backed constitution and called early elections.

The military also announced that embattled President Mohammed Morsi will be replaced.

Cheers erupted among millions of protesters nationwide who were demanding Morsi's ouster.

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