Egyptians carry a protester wounded in clashes with security forces near Tahrir square, where an opposition rally has been called for to voice rejection of President Morsi’s seizure of near absolute powers, in Cairo, Egypt today. The Health Ministry said about 444 people have been wounded nationwide, including 49 who remain hospitalized, since the clashes erupted on Friday, according to a statement carried by the official news agency MENA. (AP Photo/Thomas Hartwell)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today:
1. EGYPT’S PRESIDENT DEFENDS HIS SEIZURE OF NEW POWERS
Anger over Morsi’s stand mounts as his opponents take to the streets of Cairo, with clashes breaking out hours before a planned massive rally.
2. BANGLADESH MOURNS THOSE LOST IN FACTORY FIRE
A national day of mourning is declared for the 112 who died in the weekend blaze, the deadliest of many recent fires at garment factories in the country.