Mursi

Expected changes in Egypt's military but weren't aware of timing: US

On Sunday, new Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi sacked Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, who was not only a close friend of the US but also the powerful head of the country's military, and the chiefs of Egypt's armed forces.

Egypt's first Islamist President Mohamed Mursi sworn in

Egypt's first Islamist president, Mohamed Mursi, was sworn in on Saturday, propelling his Muslim Brotherhood into power after 84 years.