Egyptians Gather for 'Day of Departure' Protests -- Voice of America
Thousands of anti-government protesters in Egypt have launched a new push to oust embattled President Hosni Mubarak. They have gathered for a rally at Cairo's Tahrir Square.
In the air, and on the ground, the Egyptian army took up positions to guard the entrance to Tahrir square. The Friday rally follows days of bloody street battles between pro- and anti-government supporters, and tensions were high in the hours before the rally.
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