Tarek

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As the protests in Cairo have turned violent, some 17 million residents are wondering when their lives will return to normal.

Egypt: Ten Days of Protests, Disruption and Continued Uncertainty

As the protests in Cairo have turned violent, some 17 million residents are wondering when their lives will return to normal.

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In Cairo's Tahrir Square today, pro-government forces escalated attacks on anti-government protesters. There have been gunfire and reports of some fatalities.

Egypt: Ten Days of Disruption and Continued Uncertainty

In Cairo's Tahrir Square today, pro-government forces escalated attacks on anti-government protesters. There have been gunfire and reports of some fatalities.

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