Mursi Under Fire From Islamists, Opposition After Dozens Killed
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Small groups of protesters clashed with security forces in Cairo early today, raising the prospect of further bloodshed after 32 people were killed in fighting in Port Said and authorities warned that a state of emergency may be declared in the country.
The unrest in the Egyptian capital built on two days of violence surrounding the second anniversary of the start of the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak from power, and highlighted increasing tensions in the nation since Mohamed Mursi’s election as president in June.