Escalating Violence and Deepening Divide in Egypt
Supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi take part in a protest at the Rabaa Adawiya square, where they are camping, in Cairo July 27, 2013. At least 70 people died on Saturday after security forces attacked supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo, Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Gehad El-Haddad said, adding the toll could be much higher. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTX121ZP
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Supporters of Egypt's ousted president Mohammed Morsi took to the streets again to protest his removal from power. Over the weekend, security forces killed at least 83 Morsi supporters in clashes in Cairo. Anchor Carol Hills speaks with Financial Times correspondent Borzou Daragahi about the escalating violence and the waning hopes for a peaceful resolution.
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