Egypt death toll rises past six hundred in Cairo clashes
At Cairo protest sites near Nasr City and al Nahda Square, riot police and armored units crushed two sit ins, killing at least 638 people and wounding about 4,000. Morsi supporters demanded reinstatement as the Muslim Brotherhood called a Friday rally. The UN urged restraint as chaotic scenes and mosque morgues emerged amid mass casualties and burial delays.
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Cartes takes Paraguay presidency amid scrutiny and hopes
Horacio Cartes, a tobacco magnate and political novice, assumed the Paraguay presidency pledging to battle poverty and broaden international ties. His business empire spans banking, tobacco, soft drinks, and soccer, fueling concerns over conflicts of interest amid long-standing bribery and money laundering accusations.
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