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Egypt braces for more tension, demonstrations

Egypt is bracing for more political tension this week, as supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi plan for massive demonstrations.

Protesters make a bonfire in front of the presidential palace (background) in Cairo on Dec. 9, 2012. Egypt's liberal opposition called for more protests, seeking to keep up the momentum of its street campaign after the president made a partial concession overnight but refused its main demand he rescind a draft constitution going to a referendum on Dec. 15. (Associated Press)

Protesters make a bonfire in front of the presidential palace (background) in Cairo on Dec. 9, 2012. Egypt's liberal opposition called for more protests, seeking to keep up the momentum of its street campaign after the president made a partial concession overnight but refused its main demand he rescind a draft constitution going to a referendum on Dec. 15. (Associated Press)

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