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US PRESIDENT BARACK Obama has expressed “deep concern” over the recent deadly political protests in Egypt, in a call to his counterpart Mohamed Morsi, the White House said.
Obama also told Morsi that it was “essential for Egyptian leaders across the political spectrum to put aside their differences and come together to agree on a path that will move Egypt forward,” the White House said in a statement.
Morsi earlier defied calls to curb his sweeping powers or suspend proposed changes to the constitution, infuriating thousands of protesters who have clashed bloodily with his supporters in recent days.
Seven people died in clashes between Morsi’s Islamist supporters and his mainly secular opponents on Wednesday in Egypt’s worst political crisis since Morsi took office in June.
Another 644 people were injured, medical officials said.
“President Obama called President Morsi to express his deep concern about the deaths and injuries of protesters in Egypt,” said the statement issued by White House spokesman Jay Carney.
Obama “emphasized that all political leaders in Egypt should make clear to their supporters that violence is unacceptable,” it said.
The US president welcomed Morsi’s call for dialogue beginning Saturday in his offices, but said it “should occur without preconditions” and urged opposition leaders to take part.
Obama “reiterated the United States’ continued support for the Egyptian people and their transition to a democracy that respects the rights of all Egyptians,” the statement said.
The anti-Morsi camp is furious with the president for assuming sweeping powers two weeks ago and by what it feels was the railroading through by an Islamist-dominated panel of the draft constitution.
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The Restaurant could be completely innocent so naming and shaming might not be a good idea.
@David Conroy: investigation first, then let loose.
It was nothing to do with extra onions and chilli sauce…
It’s bizarre that you didn’t mention that this investigation started after a bunch of people became seriously ill and one of them died after a party in the restaurant.
This article should be removed and rewritten
@Gareth Cooney: It’s probably the most unprofessional journalism I have ever seen.
@Fabio Dillon: I think the Journal need to hire new staff with proper qualifications in “Cut and Paste”, as well as the ability to embed tweets and create articles from them….!
They have to prove that the restaurant was responsible for the outbreak and caused the person’s death first.
@Oiche Fairy: Death? It didnt mention someone dying in the article only an outbreak of salmonella poisoning. Do you have info not reported? I know salmonella can be easily letal in the young and elderly.
@Cathal P Forde: Yes Cathal, it is big news in Swords.
@Pete Trevaskis:
in Swords? Is it not in Portmarnock?
@Pete Trevaskis: WOW you think they would have mentioned people having died. I think thats more important than a restauraunt being closed. I feel for the families of those who died and hope they get justice.
Lads the golf links is not in Skerries. You are paid to write articles. Proof read.
Name agus Shame
@Bingobango: they should name and shame.
Agree totally David C , as a chef im sure nobody got up one morning to cause anyone any harm, tragic for everyone involved, RIP That lady
@Fabio Dillon: Undercook white meat , i have heard no results announced by the EHO …unless you have information that is not public yet , as i said , no chef gets up in the morning to do anyone any harm as much as no one gets up to cause a car crash , im 35 years a chef and its the first time iv seen a food premises close ..i know it happens , the pub in question as far as i know has always had an excellent reputation for their food …
Skitt was Scat around North Dublin but they didn’t tell us where???
My poor Mam suffered a bad bout of food poisoning the morning after visiting one of the Chinese buffets in the north inner city a few weeks back.We both ate mostly the same stuff except she had the chicken curry which i avoided.
She was very ill for most of the next day.I heard a few stories about these buffets but i’ve never had a problem myself.I dont think my mam will be rushing for one of them any time soon.
@mark kenny: how do you eat that crap in the first place
A friend of mine has died after eating there
@Tony Ruth: very sorry about your friend may she rest in peace
So is this in Skerries or Portmarnock?
@Rui Firmino: The Widows in Portmarnock
@Rui Firmino: Portmarnock
@Martin MB Byrne: Why do they say it’s in Strand Road Skerries in the article then?
@Rui Firmino: never mind, they changed it now
They should have Gordon Ramsey on the case. Why don’t you give out the name of the restaurant?
@Vincent Duff: Probably legal reasons. Apparently the venue uses outside catering firm. But it is named in the commons on Lovin’ Dublin – https://lovindublin.com/news/north-dublin-pub-investigated-after-mother-died-of-suspected-food-poisoning-at-first-communion-meal
Burn it. Burn it all.
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