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Copts say Egypt state TV incited riots against them during Maspero clashes
State television's coverage of Maspero clashes blamed peaceful protesters for violence, aggravated an already-tense situation, say critics
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Thousands of mourning, angry Copts bid farewell to victims of clashes with army
Coptic mourners at Abbassiya Cathedral tell their own stories of narrow escapes from yesterday's violence, vent their anger at state-run media while saying last goodbyes to loved ones
VIDEO: Mourning Copts vent anger during mass funeral
Copts attending funerals for those killed in clashes with the military bid farewell to beloved children, vent their anger towards the Military Council
Kin of killed in Maspero clashes wait for hours in heat to demand autopsies, accountability
Families of those killed during Sunday's violent clashes between protesters and the army not satisfied by hospital reports on causes of death, wait for hours to demand autopsies to determine who murdered their loved ones
Egypt political parties condemn Maspero attacks, but fail to issue joint statement
Various political parties and presidential hopefuls hold a chaotic press conference, warn Egypt at the 'door of a huge confrontation', and slam state TV for inciting hatred against Copts, but no statement
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Zamalek seek ENPPI win to end three-year drought
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