BBC News: Islamist backers of Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi are holding mass rallies to support his sweeping new powers and the drafting of a constitution. The demonstrations in Cairo come after days of rival protests by supporters and opponents of the president.
Photo: An Egyptian man delivers a speech as protesters gather in Cairo’s landmark Tahrir Square on Friday to protest against a decree by President Mohammed Morsi granting himself broad powers that shield his decisions from judicial review. (AFP / Getty Images)


