Egypt's Supreme Court Rules Against Reforming Parliament

New President Mohammed Morsi stirred some controversy over the weekend by attempting to defy the country's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. Under a technicality, Morsi did not actually challenge a court order, but the aggressive decision does set the stage for something of a showdown with the military in the future.
MPs may still meet Tuesday under a directive by Parliament Speaker Saad al-Katatni, but the BBC pointed out whatever laws they passed would likely be ruled invalid.
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