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Picture of a Muslim Brotherhood supporter firing towards police during clashes in Cairo
Cairo:
Egypt declared a month-long state of emergency today as violence raged across the country following a crackdown on supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi.
The nationwide state of emergency will begin at 4:00 pm (1930 IST), the presidency said in a statement read out on state television.
The nationwide state of emergency will begin at 4:00 pm (1930 IST), the presidency said in a statement read out on state television.
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