The World in Photos This Week

Anti-Morsy protests intensify across Egypt, rebels forces advance in Syria, and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal returns to Gaza.

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Tens of thousands of protesters encircled the presidential palace in Cairo in a massive demonstration against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy's decision to assume extrajudicial powers, leading some to accuse the new leader of trying to return to Mubarak-era policies. Above, Egyptian protesters shout slogans as they march to the presidential palace on Dec. 4.

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