Egypt activists break army cordon near prez palace
December 08, 2012 01:07
Egyptian opposition protesters have broken through a barricade erected by security forces to prevent them reaching Cairo's presidential palace. Thousands had marched on the palace in the capital after rejecting a call for dialogue by President Mohammed Morsi.
The opposition said the president had offered no concession on his decision to expand his powers and put a new draft constitution to a referendum. A senior official later said Mr Morsi could postpone the vote.