By Philip Williams in Cairo, wires Thousands of supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi have taken to the streets, triggering violence that reportedly killed at least 17 people nationwide. Battles between Mr Morsi's supporters and opponents raged late into the night, and the military deployed to separate the rival crowds. In Cairo, at least six people were killed as demonstrators tried to march on the headquarters of the Presidential Guard, where Mr Morsi is believed to be held. Eyewitnesses say soldiers fired into the crowd, but the army says its troops only fired blank rounds and tear gas. More » |
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