Egypt Coup: Head of Constitutional Court, Adli Mansour sworn in as Interim President

The head of the constitutional court has been sworn in as Egypt's interim president, a day after the overthrow of the country's first democratically elected leader, Mohamed Morsi.

Adli Mansour took his oath of office under an army transition plan in a ceremony that was broadcast live on state television.

"I swear to preserve the system of the republic, and respect the constitution and law, and guard the people's interests," Mr Mansour said.

Millions celebrated all night as Mr Morsi was ousted only a year after he was elected president.

Mr Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood allies have blasted the army's intervention as a "full coup" by the generals.

The Islamist leader's forced exit also prompted clashes across Egypt that left at least 14 people dead and hundreds wounded.