Egypt: At least 22 people hurt in Cairo clashes

Egyptian police and protesters clashed in central Cairo early on Tuesday after fights broke out between supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohamed Morsi and locals angered when they tried to block major thoroughfares crossing the River Nile.

The MENA state news agency said at least 22 people were injured in the violence, which began just after 9 pm (1900 GMT) on Monday and lasted into the early hours of Tuesday. (Reuters)