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Protesters shielding themselves from attack
No fewer than 278 persons have been killed in the latest upsurge of violence, which followed the clearing up of Pro-Morsi protestres in Egypt.
The violence, which has lingered up to this morning is described as the bloodiest day since the Egyptian revolution two years ago.
At least 278 people were killed, including 235 civilians, state TV reported, citing an Egyptian emergency official. Interim Interior Minister Gen. Mohammed Ibrahim said that an additional 43 police officers died.
This morning, Pro-Morsi protesters were seen attacking police stations, hospitals and government buildings despite a government-mandated curfew. More Egyptian troops are being deployed at entrances to Cairo and Giza, with the unrest prompting the closure Thursday of banks and the nation's stock market.
The government and Egyptian brotherhood have continued to trade blames over who started the violence.
World leaders have advised the Egyptian government to show restraint and protect civilians. The United States is considering cancelling next month's planned biennial military training exercise with Egyptian forces, an official in President Barack Obama's administration said.
More details as the story unfolds.
