An anti-Muslim Brotherhood demonstrator throws stones during clashes in Cairo's Tahrir Square, October 12, 2012. Photo by Reuters
Supporters, Opponents Of President Morsi Clash In Cairo -- Voice Of America
CAIRO — Supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi scuffled with opponents in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday in the worst violence since Egypt's new Islamist leader took office this year.
Liberal and leftist groups had called Friday's protest to demand more action from Morsi after his first 100 days in office.
The demonstration fell far short of the 'Million Man March' that organizers had been calling for. But large clusters of young men blocked traffic, shouted slogans for and against the president, and threw rocks at each other.
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