Clashes in Abbaseya

The streets of Cairo are calmer today then they were yesterday. Clashes in Abbaseya occurred on Friday as anti-military protesters were violently dispersed from the area near the defense ministry. Troops at the Defense Ministry clashed with civilians. One soldier was killed and hundreds of people were wounded in the clashes which took place three weeks before the presidential election.
Traffic Flows Normally in Abbaseya 
Here is a really good play by play description of the event by my colleague  Mr. Hussein who writes a blog at Sibilant Egypt.
Escape from Abbaseya 
The military prosecution has detained 179 protesters for 15 days on a variety of charges after the protests in Abbaseya. The protests were against the countries military rulers, otherwise known as the SCAF. The UN Secretary general has condemned the clashes, saying citizens have a right to assemble peacefully.  At least 18 journalists have been detained after the clashes.
Mass Arrest of Protesters and Journalists reported at Defense Ministry
Journalists Syndicate Demands Release of Journalists Detained in Abbaseya
~WMB