Egyptian military announces Morsi is out

They have also suspended the Islamist-backed constitution and called early elections

By Associated Press
Published July 3, 2013 7:21PM (EDT)

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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