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Egyptian president declares state of emergency

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Egyptian president Moahammed Morsi has declared a state of emergency and instituted a curfew in three provinces wracked with political protests.

More than 50 people have died in the clashes between the police and demonstrators.

The curfew will be in place for 30 days.

Morsi has also invited the different political factions to talk with him about the issues facing the country.