Cairo, divided
Dueling demonstrations in Egypt's capital
A protester wearing a headband that reads "Sisi leave" in Arabic shows support for Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi. Political allies of Egypt's top general, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, are lined up behind her. The dueling demonstrations have become a daily ritual in Cairo, raising fears of more violence. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
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