Egypt's Government Authorizes Use of Deadly Force as Death Toll Reaches 638

In response to increased violence from the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's government authorized police to use deadly force when dealing with rioters.

The announcement was made shortly after several government buildings and churches were set on fire, by mobs.

Leaders of the Brotherhood called for revolution against the government, which they have called illegal since it removed former president Morsi from office.

Both statements follow Wednesday's violence, in which six hundred and thirty-eight were killed and more than forty-two hundred injured across the country.

About ten percent of the casualties were security forces.

Thursday saw a lot of quiet, especially in Cairo, which saw the brunt of Wednesday's violence.