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Violence continues in Egypt

More people have died in Egypt as protesters clash with security forces.

More people are reported to have been killed in Egypt, as protesters loyal to ousted President Mohammed Morsi clashed with security forces. In Ramses Square, in Cairo, the military opened fire on demonstrators holding what they called a day of anger. We get the latest from the capital and hear from a shopkeeper who gives us his perspective on the day's protests. Also on the program, has people power put a stop to fracking in the South of England? The energy firm Cuadrilla has scaled back exploratory drilling as protestors pour into the countryside. We'll also hear from South Africa where thousands of people gathered to mark the anniversary of the deaths at the Marikana platinum mine. Our correspondent Lerato Mbele investigates the violent nature of wage negotiations in South Africa and the impact it is having on mining investments. Plus we look back at the week that was - with special guests Diane Brady from Bloomberg in New York and Anne Bagamary from the International Herald Tribune in Paris.

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Fri 16 Aug 2013 22:32GMT

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  • Fri 16 Aug 2013 22:32GMT