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Egypt police fire tear gas, rubber bullets in Alexandria

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As soon as the prayers were over, worshippers stood up and shouted "God is greatest" followed by "We don't want him," referring to veteran President Hosni Mubarak, the target of deadly protests that have rocked Egypt since Tuesday.Police fired tear gas at the crowd and warning shots using rubber bullets, with some protesters retaliating by throwing rocks.

 

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