49 Killed as Egypt Marks Anniversary of Uprising

Egyptian officials say clashes have left at least 49 people dead as government supporters marked the third anniversary of the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak. Authorities said Sunday the deaths occurred over a span of 24 hours as anti-government activists fought security forces and government loyalists. They say most of those killed were in Cairo, where thousands of people had gathered Saturday in a show of support for the current government. Nearly 250 people were said to have been...

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