Death toll rises in Cairo clashes

Overnight clashes in Cairo between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Islamist leader have killed at least five people, according to state television.

Death toll rises in Cairo clashes

Overnight clashes in Cairo between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Islamist leader have killed at least five people, according to state television.

Street battles raged outside the presidential palace as the nation descended further into political turmoil over the constitution drafted by president Mohammed Morsi's allies.

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