Egypt braces for protests despite Morsi talks offer

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By NBC News wire servicesCAIRO -- Egypt braced for fresh protests after Friday prayers as the opposition coalition planned to meet to review President Mohammed Morsi’s call for dialogue to resolve a crisis triggered by his decision to expand his powers.

In a televised speech late Thursday, Morsi proposed a meeting Saturday with political leaders, "revolutionary youth" and legal figures to discuss the way forward after a referendum on a new constitution set for Dec. 15.

Seven people were killed and hundreds injured this week in clashes around the presidential palace.

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