Anti-Islam film distracts from 'real problems': Mohamed Morsi

Egypt: Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Friday condemned a film that is sparking protests across the Arab world as an "aggression" on Islam that distracts from the real problems of the Middle East.

"We cannot accept this type of aggression and attempt to sow discord. These irresponsible actions yield no good and draw attention away from real problems like the conflict in Syria, the fate of the Palestinians and the lack of stability in the Middle East," Mr Morsi said during a visit to Rome.