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Egypt's deputy premier quits over deadly clashes

Egypt's deputy prime minister resigned on Tuesday over clashes that killed 25 people, mainly Coptic Christians, amid mounting anger at the ruling military and calls for the premier to quit.

Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister Hazem al-Beblawi (pictured here on September 10) resigned on Tuesday following deadly clashes in the capital that left 25 people dead, the official MENA news agency reported.

Hazem al-Beblawi announced his resignation, saying that despite having no direct involvement in the clashes, the government ultimately bore responsibility for what happened.

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    Discussion 1 : 11/10/2011 at 11:41 AM1

    Divide to conquer. The Egyptian revolution has to keep a close watch on those in power that would divert the movement of the people and retain power for the rah and wealthy.

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