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Egyptians’ trial begins in deadly soccer riot

Stadium clash killed 75 fans

By Aya Batrawy

 |  Associated Press  

  April 18, 2012

Fans charged in Egypt’s deadliest soccer riot declared their innocence in the first session of their trial Tuesday, directing their anger toward police, charged with collaborating in the killing of 75 supporters of a rival team.

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