Anti-Morsi protesters chant slogans during a mass protest to support the army in Tahrir square in Cairo, July 26, 2013.
Egyptians Rally in Huge Numbers -- Voice of America
Clashes have broken out in Cairo and Alexandria as tens of thousands of Egyptians are taking to the streets in massive shows of support for the military and the Muslim Brotherhood.
In Alexandria, supporters and opponents of ousted President Mohamed Morsi pelted each other with rocks. Video also shows pro-Morsi and pro-Muslim Brotherhood supporters firing at Morsi opponents with bird shot. Medical sources and state-run media said two people had been killed, with many more injured.
In Cairo, Morsi supporters clashed with some of the thousands of protesters gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square, responding to the call of Army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sissi for "all honorable Egyptians" to take to the streets to give him a mandate to fight "violence and terrorism."
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ASIA
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HRW: Cambodia electoral campaign biased.
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Afghanistan audits reveal billions in U.S. taxpayer waste.
Japan to create marine and drone forces. Japan to mull ability to hit enemy bases in defense review.
China’s vice president urges North Korea’s Kim to enter talks.
Sri Lanka scales back army presence in former rebel stronghold.
U.S. navy to recover bombs from Great Barrier Reef.
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AFRICA
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Turmoil hits Tunisia after secular politician slain. Islamists rally to defend Tunisian government after assassination.
Kerry seeks end to military support for Congo rebels.
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US calls for stable, open South Sudan government.
UN condemns flow of arms in Somalia and Eritrea.
Tanzania raises stakes in border spat with Malawi.
EUROPE
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U.S. assures Russia no death penalty for Snowden.
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France's far-right ban targets ‘all extremism’.
Political trials in Ukraine, Tajikistan draw U.N. rebuke.
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AMERICAS
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Colombia admits rights violations in battle with leftists.
On Mexico’s western front, cartel violence escalates.
Organization of America States backs fragile El Salvador gang truce.
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Mexican judge orders Zetas cartel leader to trial.
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Criticism alters US drone program in Pakistan.
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