Top of the Hour: UN Condemns Egypt Crackdown, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

As mass demonstrations in Egypt head into a fifth day, the United Nations’ human rights chief has condemned the “clearly excessive use of force” of Egypt’s security forces in dealing with protesters.

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