Deadly clashes erupt in Egypt over football verdict

From Top stories – France 24 - International News 24/7 Sat Jan 26 2013, 14:33:58

AFP

At least 22 people were killed in violent clashes in the Egyptian city of Port Said on Saturday after a court sentenced 21 local people to death over last year's fatal football riots between rival fans.

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