Tensions rise in Egypt's Tahrir Square as protests build

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Anti-Morsi protesters chant anti-government and anti-Muslim Brotherhood slogans as they gather at Tahrir Square in Cairo Nov. 27.

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Egyptian security forces arrest a protester during clashes near Tahrir square in Cairo, Nov. 27, 2012.

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Anti-Morsi protesters carry a wounded man away from tear gas during clashes with riot police at Tahrir square in Cairo, Nov. 27.

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Protesters against President Mohammed Morsi's decree gather at Tahrir Square in Cairo on Nov. 27.

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Egyptian protesters shout slogans against President Mohammed Morsi, during a rally against his decree, in Tahrir square, Cairo, Nov. 27.

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Anti-Morsi protesters try to carry a man affected by tear gas during clashes with riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Nov. 27.

Opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi rallied in Cairo's Tahrir Square for a fifth day on Tuesday, stepping up calls to scrap a decree they say threatens Egypt with a new era of autocracy.

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Let´s hope this is the beginning of the end for the Muslim Brotherhood! For the good of Egypt,the region and the whole world!

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Reply#1 - Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:54 AM EST

They asked for Morsi and they got him. What are they complaining about?? If they vote someone else in they Still won't be satisfied. They have to be careful what they wish for in that country.

    Reply#2 - Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:01 PM EST
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