Egypt's president Morsi removes two top generals in dramatic power shake-up
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Egypt's president Morsi removes two top generals in dramatic power shake-up

Cairo : Egypt | Aug 12, 2012 at 2:29 PM PDT
Source: The Globe & Mail
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Mohamed Mursi speaks during his first televised address to the nation at the Egyptian Television headquarters in Cairo, June 24, 2012. Reuters video video Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood's presidential candidate Mohammed Mursi hold a rally in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, May 20, 2012. FULL ARTICLE AT The Globe & Mail
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