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President Morsi has criticised an army ultimatum
The Egyptian military has leaked details of its draft "roadmap" for the country's future, which includes new presidential elections.
According to details given to the BBC, the plan would see the suspension of the new constitution and the dissolution of parliament.
It comes amid continuing protests, with opponents and supporters of President Morsi turning out in large numbers.
The army warned on Monday that it would step in unless a solution was found.
Mr Morsi criticised the ultimatum, which gave him 48 hours to find agreement with the opposition, saying it "might cause confusion".
The president met the head of the armed forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, for the second day in a row on Tuesday. They did not give any details of the talks, which also included Prime Minister Hisham Qandil.
Military sources told the BBC that the president's position was becoming "weaker" with every passing minute and suggested that under the draft plan, he could be replaced by a council of cross-party civilians and technocrats ahead of new elections.
Mr Morsi was put under further pressure by the resignation of six ministers from his government on Monday, including Foreign Minister Kamel Amr.
On Tuesday, the spokesmen for the presidency and the cabinet were also reported to have quit.
The UN high commissioner for human rights called on the president to engage in a "serious national dialogue" to end the political crisis, and said nothing should be done to undermine the democratic process.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Tahrir Square in central Cairo on Tuesday afternoon to demand Mr Morsi step down.
Waving flags, the crowds chanted slogans including: "The people have brought down the regime." When several military helicopters flew ahead, they erupted in cheers.
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