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Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 5:39 p.m.

Egypt Divided on Soccer Violence Death Sentences

Outside Al Ahly football club in Cairo, they celebrate - and vow never to forget. Saturday's verdict sentencing 21 people to death for their part in last year's Port Said soccer stadium disaster - which left 74 dead, many Al Ahly fans - was greeted with jubilation here. Family members of the victims also celebrated - many had wept in court as the verdict was read out.
 
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