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Workers continue Egypt strikes - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Workers continue Egypt strikes - Middle East - Al Jazeera English: "Egyptian labour unions have held nationwide strikes for a second day, adding momentum to the pro-democracy demonstrations in Cairo and other cities.

The move comes as demonstrations calling for the immediate resignation of Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, entered their 17th day on Thursday.

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