International Criticism Mounts Over Egyptian Crackdowns -- USA Today/AP
CAIRO (AP) – International criticism of Egypt's military rulers mounted Wednesday as police clashed for a fifth day with protesters demanding the generals relinquish power immediately. A rights group raised the death toll for the wave of violence to at least 38.
The United Nations strongly condemned authorities for what it deemed an excessive use of force. Germany, one of Egypt's top trading partners, called for a quick transfer of power to a civilian government. The United States and the U.N. secretary general have already expressed their concern over the use of violence against mostly peaceful protesters.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Turkey apologises for 1930s killing of thousands of Kurds.
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Yemen leader 'to sign deal on ceding power'.
ASIA
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Japan, China eye plan to avoid sea disputes.
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China prepares for huge Christmas spending spree.
China says to go ahead with Pacific naval drills.
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Tajikistan releases jailed Russian pilots.
Thailand lese majeste man jailed for 20 years.
AFRICA
Warplanes strike Somali militant bases: residents.
Libyan government holding 7,000 prisoners, UN says.
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Hague prosecutor seeks fair trial for Gadhafi son.
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Kenya's Somalia operation hits at humanitarian aid.
Violence in southern Somalia kills 11.
South Africa MPs pass controversial 'secrecy bill'.
EUROPE
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George Clooney and Cristiano Ronaldo named as witnesses in Silvio Berlusconi trial.
Merkel sees EU treaty change as solution, not eurobonds.
Greece, Spain face new debt pressures.
Spain in race against time to avert bail-out.
UK police: No armed FBI agents at 2012 Olympics.
AMERICAS
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Zeta soldiers launched Mexico-style attack in Harris County, U.S.
Venezuela extends price controls to tackle inflation.
Mexico seizes $15 million said to belong to cartel.
Guatemala identifies victims from death squad ledger.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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