Six dead as protests continue in Egypt
Tens of thousands of Egpytians took to the streets yesterday to call for the ouster of president Hosni Mubarak. The rallies turned violent as protesters clashed with security forces, leaving at least six people dead and many more woulded. About 900 have been have been detained so far, according to the Associated Press.
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