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Deadly escalation of violence in Egypt

Supporters of deposed President Mohammed Morsi were fired upon by Egyptian troops sent to crack down on ongoing protests staged by his Muslim Brotherhood supporters. At least 72 people were killed according to the Egypt's Ministry of Health. Clarissa Ward reports from Cairo.
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