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Riots break out in Cairo
Thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with riot police in Egypt today. The demonstration, one of the country’s largest in years, appears to have been inspired by the ouster of the longtime leader in neighboring Tunisia. Protesters marched through the streets of Cairo chanting anti-government slogans, after an internet campaign by activists called for a "day of revolt." Riot police have tackled protesters in the capital, using tear gas and batons to try to disperse them. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the U.S. is monitoring developments in Egypt, which is a key Arab ally. We get the latest news from Cairo.
Thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with riot police in Egypt today. The demonstration, one of the country’s largest in years, appears to have been inspired by the ouster of the longtime leader in neighboring Tunisia. Protesters marched through the streets of Cairo chanting anti-government slogans, after an internet campaign by activists called for a "day of revolt." Riot police have tackled protesters in the capital, using tear gas and batons to try to disperse them. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the U.S. is monitoring developments in Egypt, which is a key Arab ally. We get the latest news from Cairo.
Guest:
Dan Murphy, Staff writer for The Christian Science Monitor