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Ten hurt in Christian-Muslim clashes in Egypt
11 May 2007 16:54:20 GMT
Source: Reuters
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CAIRO, May 11 (Reuters) - At least 10 people were injured on Friday in sectarian clashes in Egypt after rumours spread in a village near Cairo that Christians planned to build a church without permission from the government, security sources said.

They said four Christian homes were set on fire during the clashes. The security sources said police intervened to stop the clashes, and arrested 17 people.

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