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Egyptian soldier shot dead in Gaza border clashes

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-01-06 22:10
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RAFAH, Egypt - An Egyptian soldier was shot dead and at least five Palestinians were injured during a violent protest at the Egypt-Gaza border on Wednesday, an Egyptian security source said.

The source said the 21-year-old was shot by gunfire from the Palestinian side of the border at Rafah.