Egypt: At least 173 people died across Egypt yesterday, including 10 policemen, in renewed violence during the Muslim Brotherhood’s “day of rage”. About 1,000 members of the Muslim Brotherhood were arrested and weapons were confiscated. The government is considering outlawing …

Egypt: President Obama cancelled September’s joint military exercise with Egypt following yesterday’s massacre in Cairo. He did not cut off military aid. At least 525 people were killed and 3,717 injured when security forces cleared two protest camps built in …

Egypt: Dozens of people are reported dead today after Egyptian forces cleared encampments of protesters supporting deposed president Mohamed Morsi. Security forces used armored vehicles, tear gas, shotguns and automatic rifles. The government reports 95 dead and 900 injured, but …