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Bosonic

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Fri Feb 1, 2013, 01:28 PM Feb 2013

Egypt protesters clash with police at President Morsi's palace

Last edited Fri Feb 1, 2013, 02:16 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: BBC

Egyptian protesters have clashed with police outside the presidential palace in Cairo, after a week of violence in which more than 60 people were killed.

The riot police used tear gas and water cannon to try to drive back the crowds throwing rocks and petrol bombs.

Thousands also rallied in Port Said - one year after football riots in the city, which killed 74 people.

The protesters accuse Islamist President Mohammed Morsi of betraying the 2011 uprising - a claim he denies.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21289729



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Egypt protesters clash with police at President Morsi's palace (Original Post) Bosonic Feb 2013 OP
Sent an email on Wednesday to a friend who lives near the palace, but didn't sinkingfeeling Feb 2013 #1
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