Egypt opposition rejects President Morsi's call for talks

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Thousands of Egyptians have joined demonstrations against President Mohammed Morsi, after opposition leaders rejected his calls to enter a national dialogue.

Mr Morsi, who is under fire for issuing a decree that gives him sweeping new powers, had invited all major political factions to a meeting on Saturday.

But the opposition said the president had offered little in terms of concessions, criticising his refusal to delay a constitutional referendum.

George Alagiah reports.

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