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Wealthy Egyptians fear change
In a country with deep class divisions, the rich fear they have a lot to lose in the revolution.
Last Modified: 13 Feb 2011 05:13 GMT

While millions of Egyptians have welcomed the revolution that has removed Hosni Mubarak after 30 years as president, others - particularly the wealthy members of the society - fear that they have a lot to lose.

Andrew Simmons reports from Cairo.

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