Bomb Wounds 2 Policemen in Egyptian Capital

A bomb has exploded in Egypt's capital, wounding two policemen. Officials said the blast Tuesday in central Cairo targeted a security checkpoint. Militants have carried out a series of bombings and shootings since the army ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi last July. Most of the attacks have taken place in the restive Sinai Peninsula, but have spread to other cities, including Cairo. Earlier this month, the government said such attacks have killed nearly 500 people, most...

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