Death Toll Rises To 638 In Egypt; Buildings Torched -- USA Today
Wednesday was deadliest day since a 2011 uprising toppled Mubarak. Americans urged to leave.
CAIRO — Angry supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi staged protests and burned buildings Thursday as President Obama condemned the violence on both sides and canceled next month's joint military operations.
The unrest came a day after at least 638 people were killed in violence nationwide, including 43 police, the Health Ministry said. Most of the deaths occurred when security forces smashed two pro-Morsi sit-in camps in the capital. In the Nasr City District, 288 people were killed.
The Health Ministry said 3,994 people were injured.
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MIDDLE EAST
Deadly blast near Hezbollah complex in Beirut. Car bomb kills 18 in Beirut southern suburb.
Iran's parliament rejects 3 cabinet nominees.
Iraq officials: Car bomb attacks in Baghdad kill 32 people, wound dozens.
U.N. says chemical weapons investigators to visit Syria imminently.
Israeli DM urges US action in Syria; Warns of 'Axis of Evil'.
Israel-Palestinian peace talks resume in Jerusalem.
Mideast peace talks resume, US urges 'positive atmosphere'.
Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli soldiers. Nasrallah: Hezbollah bombed Israeli troops.
Police fire teargas, birdshot at Bahrain demonstrators.
ASIA
A grim Independence Day for India.
South Korea proposes talks to reunite war-divided families.
Afghan peace negotiator doubtful of new Doha talks with Taliban.
RC-East commander predicts hike in insurgent attacks in Afghanistan.
Al-Qaida threatens more violence as Pakistan vows to execute terrorists.
Pakistan's 'disappeared': families go to court for compensation.
China summons Japanese ambassador over shrine visit. Japanese prime minister angers neighbours by sending offering to WW2 shrine.
China to stop using organs from executed prisoners in transplants.
Japan marks World War II surrender anniversary.
Patience fading for Nepali judge turned Premier.
AFRICA
Egypt Unrest Live.
UN to address Egypt bloodshed.
Protesters storm Cairo building after bloodbath, U.S. to review Egypt aid.
Egypt protest group urges mass action against 'terror'.
Rival Egypt sides mobilise supporters.
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Leader of 2012 military coup in Mali promoted: government.
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta wins Mali presidential runoff.
UN alarmed at deepening CAR crisis.
South Africa gang violence shuts Cape Town schools.
EUROPE
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Italy sees summer surge in migrant boat landings.
Britain summons Egyptian envoy over violence.
France's Hollande demands end to Egypt state of emergency. France urges action 'to avoid civil war' in Egypt.
Merkel launches German election campaign.
Eurozone comes out of recession.
UK ready to take the gloves off in Spain spat over Gibraltar. Gibraltar row: Spain 'can't trust' UK, official says.
Russia accused of trade war against Ukraine.
French revolutionary rule keeps Paris bakers baking.
US formally seeks extradition over child abuse images.
AMERICAS
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Brazil moves to secure telecom, Internet systems after US spying.
At 123, Bolivian man may be the oldest human who ever lived.
South Dakota's Oglala Sioux Tribe legalises alcohol.
U.S. seeks arrest of Mexican Kingpin who was freed in American’s murder.
More Fast and Furious guns surface at crimes in Mexico.
Royal Navy seizes £100 million of pure cocaine in Caribbean.
Chile: Strike closes world's top copper mine.
Bradley Manning apologizes for hurting US, pleads with military judge.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Still Al Qaeda's boss.
Former Guantánamo prisoner challenges detention in Canada.
Terrorists turn to online chat rooms to evade US.
Google's Glass goes to Guantanamo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street posts biggest drop since June on weak results.
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Google: don't expect privacy when sending to Gmail.
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Hollywood studios reach deal with China over tax row.
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