Death toll climbs in Egypt amid fears of more violence

CAIRO — Opposing political camps appeared no closer to resolving a deadly political impasse in Egypt on Sunday as the death toll in weekend clashes climbed and prospects for more violence billowed.

At least 80 people were killed in clashes over the weekend, Egypt's Health Ministry said. Seventy-two people died in Cairo alone from violence that erupted Saturday morning between security forces and supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, making it one of the deadliest bouts of unrest the country has seen since the 2011 uprising against Hosni Mubarak.

At least eight others were killed in clashes that started Friday in the northern city of Alexandria, the Health Ministry said. More than 700 people were injured in violence Friday and Saturday.