November 20, 2009

WENT TO A SOCCER GAME AND A WAR BROKE OUT:

Egypt-Algeria in football spat (Aljazeera, 11/20/09)

Egypt has recalled its ambassador to Algeria after World Cup qualifying football matches between the two countries resulted in a number of outbreaks of violence.

Cairo called the ambassador back home on Thursday for "consultations" after earlier summoning the Algerian ambassador to express "extreme displeasure" at attacks on Egyptian fans.

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Posted by Orrin Judd at November 20, 2009 3:44 PM
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