US defense secretary speaks to Egypt's top general

"The United States believes that the current transition needs to be marked by inclusivity, Egyptian authorities should avoid politicized arrests and detentions, and take steps to prevent further bloodshed and loss of life," US Secretary of Defense spokesperson George Little said in a press readout of the call Saturday. Little said Hagel expressed deep concern about the security situation and recent violence in Egypt, and "encouraged that restraint be exercised during this difficult period." "It is in the short and long term interests of the Egyptian people to renew their path toward democratic transition, and to emphasize tolerance across the political spectrum," Little said. In the early hours of Saturday, Egyptian security forces opened fire on Morsi supporters near Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya Square, which left, according to medics at a field hospital set up in the square, at least 127 people dead.