Egypt Countdown: Morsi slams army ultimatum as 48h deadline looms (VIDEO)

Islamist-backed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is drastically losing the support of his cabinet - along with the sympathies of the public.

At least 5 ministers resigned amid anti-government protests which were joined by millions, with the military promising to deploy on Tahrir square to guard the demonstrators. RT's Bel Trew reports from Cairo.