Egyptian democracy takes an official step backwards as democratic world watches on.

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World urges return to democracy in Egypt

AFP

World powers called on Thursday for a return to democracy in Egypt after the military ousted president Mohamed Morsi, but many took a pragmatic stance and stopped short of condemning the overthrow of the Islamist leader. The West walked a tightrope when Egypt’s Morsi was replaced by little-known judge. Top judge Adly Mansour has been sworn in by the military to replace ousted President Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt army holds ousted president, successor sworn in

Egypt’s chief justice Adly Mansour was sworn in as interim president on Thursday after the army ousted and detained Mohamed Morsi in an abrupt end to the Islamist’s first year in office. The security forces also rounded up Morsi’s top aides and members

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