Report: Egyptian police to use live ammo in confrontations

Egyptian security forces will use live ammunition to counter any attacks against themselves or public buildings, state television said on Thursday, quoting the Interior Ministry.

Meanwhile, The Egyptian government said it was determined to confront "terrorist acts" by the Muslim Brotherhood, a day after security forces raided the group's protest camps in Cairo and hundreds of people were killed. A government statement said it saw a "criminal plan to demolish the pillars of the Egyptian state", but it said it sought an "inclusive political process" open to anyone who was not involved in violence. (Reuters)