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Tieng Anh Vui
Gunshots and tear gas have been fired at rival demonstrations in the Egyptian capital Cairo, on the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
The clashes between pro- and anti-government forces are in the west of the city, with security forces trying to keep both sides apart, reports say.
Egypt remains polarised after the military deposed Islamist president Mohammed Morsi in July.
Earlier, a Muslim Brotherhood supporter was killed in clashes with police.
At least two other people were injured in the fighting in the town of Delga about 300km (190 miles) south of Cairo, according to reports quoting a medical official and witnesses.
'Critical time'
Security forces and armoured vehicles were deployed in Egyptian cities, as events were held to commemorate the October 1973 war, known as the Yom Kippur war in Israel.
Hundreds of people converged on Cairo's Tahrir Square, as military jets in formation flew overhead. The government is planning a grand display of military hardware.
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville who is in Dokki in the west of Cairo reported clashes between pro- and anti-government forces.
He described people running for cover as gunshots and tear gas were fired in to the crowd.
"Security forces appear to be trying to keep both sides apart," our correspondent tweeted.
The interior ministry earlier warned it would confront any "attempts that may disturb the 6 October celebrations", the Mena state news agency reported.
In a televised address, Prime Minister Hazem Beblawi described it as a "critical time" for the country and urged Egyptians to "stand together, be optimistic about the future".
Hundreds of Islamist protesters have died in violence since the Egyptian military deposed Mr Morsi in July, 13 months after he was elected as president.
He and other senior Brotherhood figures have been imprisoned and face trial.
The authorities are moving to seize the movement's assets after its activities were banned as part of a crackdown.
However, Brotherhood supporters have continued to take to the streets to protest - albeit in smaller numbers than before.
Separately, two Canadians held without charge for seven weeks in Egypt were released on Sunday, the Canadian government said.
Dr Tarek Loubani and film-maker John Greyson were accused of taking part in deadly political clashes in Cairo.
The men insisted Dr Loubani was just helping injured protesters, while Mr Greyson filmed the violence.
No details were immediately available about the reasons for the release of the Canadians.
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