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             World Concern, Support on Ouster of Egypt's President

   President Barack Obama has ordered a review of U.S. aid to Egypt, after
   that country`s military ousted democratically elected President Mohamed
   Morsi.
   In a statement, the president said he was "deeply concerned" about the
   military`s decision and called for a return to democracy as soon as
   possible in Egypt, a long-time U.S. ally.
   He also urged Egypt`s military to ensure that the rights of civilians
   are protected during the transition.
   United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon described the upheaval in Egypt as a
   "volatile situation" and called for a return to civilian rule "as soon
   as possible." He said he continues to stand with the aspirations of the
   Egyptian people.
   Turkey, an ally of Egypt that recently struggled with its own
   anti-government protests, expressed concern. At a Thursday news
   conference, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Mr. Morsi`s ouster by
   the military was "unacceptable" and "extremely alarming."
   The party of Tunisia`s president condemned the Egyptian military`s
   ouster of Mohamed Morsi as a blow to democracy.
   But leaders in Saudi Arabia sent messages of congratulations to Egypt.
   Qatar said it will continue to support the will of the Egyptian people.
   The United Arab Emirates also voiced support for the transition. UAE
   President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan congratulated Egyptian
   chief justice Adly Mansour, who has been sworn in as Egypt`s interim
   leader.
   Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad welcomed the removal of Mr.
   Morsi. In a state media report, he said that after Mr. Morsi`s year in
   office the Egyptian people had uncovered what he called the "lies" made
   by the ousted leader`s Muslim Brotherhood movement.
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