Mass Cairo Protest Against Mursi -- BBC
Tens of thousands of people have held protests in Cairo against Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi, who last week granted himself sweeping new powers.
Flag-waving demonstrators chanted slogans accusing the president and the Muslim Brotherhood of betraying last year's revolution.
On Monday Mr Mursi sought to defuse the crisis by saying the decree granting him new powers was limited in scope.
However, his opponents want him to withdraw the measure completely.
Ahead of Tuesday's rally, opposition activists clashed with police protecting the nearby US embassy. A protester, who was in his fifties, died of a heart attack after inhaling tear gas.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yasser Arafat exhumed and reburied in low-key operation.
Syria launches air strikes as combat rages in Damascus. Syrian planes bomb factory in north, many killed. Syrian rebels 'shoot down army helicopter'.
Car bombs kill 23 Shi'ite Muslims in Iraqi capital.
Official: Hamas will seek more weapons.
Kuwait to allow protest march on eve of election: PM.
Turkey moves to end immunity for Kurdish MPs.
ASIA
Satellite photo shows increased activity at North Korean launch site.
Japan, N. Korea officials to meet again in Beijing.
India and China quarrel over their maps on passport and visa stamps.
Protests and burials in Bangladesh for garment factory workers. Bangladesh factory fire was deliberately started, officials believe.
Tibetan students protest, as four more self-immolations reported.
Chinese paper congratulates Kim Jong Un on being named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by the Onion.
AFRICA
Egypt crisis: Opposition masses in Tahrir Square - live updates.
Egypt’s President Morsi emerges victorious from confrontation with country’s judges.
Mursi opponents rally in Cairo's Tahrir.
DR Congo rebels set conditions before pullout.
Rwanda’s military battles Hutu rebels.
ICC accuses Boko Haram of crimes against humanity.
4 Ugandan bombing suspects claim FBI abused them.
EUROPE
France's Hollande in Mittal nationalisation warning.
'National security risk': Far-right leader pushes Hungary to draw up list of Jews.
European debt crisis a bigger global threat than US fiscal cliff, says OECD.
Eurozone and IMF agree Greek bailout deal. Greece, markets satisfied by EU-IMF Greek debt deal.
France to support Palestinian 'statehood'.
France’s conservative party splits into two.
Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, Europe's last dictator, defies the west.
After bus bombing, Bulgaria frets over its Muslims.
Murder trial in Russia inflames ethnic tensions.
AMERICAS
Amazon deforestation 'at record low'.
Venezuela President Chavez back to Cuba for treatment.
Venezuelan judge who angered Chávez says she was raped while in prison.
U.S. Powerball jackpot hits record $500m as lotteries work to build up higher prizes.
Mexico's president-elect aims to focus on economy during U.S. visit.
Brazil oil revenue: Mass protest in Rio de Janeiro.
Nicaraguan ships arrive in waters disputed by Colombia: Ortega.
New York, New Jersey put $71 billion price tag on Sandy.
GOP Senators 'significantly troubled' after Susan Rice meeting.
Mexican beauty queen killed in drugs shootout.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantanamo trials won't be televised.
Ex-Navy lawyer is disbarred for sending secret names of Gitmo detainees to legal group.
Algerians jihadists arrive to support Al-Qaeda in north Mali.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global recovery under threat, says OECD.
Russians profit from Britain's offshore secrecy.
Trade deal between U.S. and Europe may come to the forefront.
Intrade shuts out American bettors.
OECD slashes global growth forecasts.
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