An Egyptian police official has said that if followers of ousted President Mohammed Morsi abandon their protests, his Muslim Brotherhood group will be able to have a normal role in the political process.

Clashes erupted early today in Cairo between security forces and supporters of Egypt’s ousted president Mohammed Morsi, killing at least 38 protesters and overwhelming field hospitals with the wounded, the Health Ministry said.

Iraqi authorities will impose “restrictions” on the movement of cars throughout Iraq and throw security cordons around polling stations, a Cabinet minister has said today.