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Egypt's choice: Islamist v Mubakarak general in election run-off
28/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

Egypt's choice: Islamist v Mubakarak general in election run-off

For the first run-off in their history, Egyptians face the choice between a Muslim Brotherhood candidate and Hosni Mubarak’s last prime minister. With the army still around and a constitution that’s not yet written, François Picard’s panel predicts more surprises before and after the June 16, 17th second round.
Egypt's choice: Islamist v Mubakarak general in election run-off
28/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

Egypt's choice: Islamist v Mubakarak general in election run-off

For the first run-off in their history, Egyptians face the choice between a Muslim Brotherhood candidate and Hosni Mubarak’s last prime minister. With the army still around and a constitution that’s not yet written, François Picard’s panel predicts more surprises before and after the June 16, 17th second round.
Egyptian election body weighs fraud complaints
28/05/2012 - EGYPT

Egyptian election body weighs fraud complaints

Egypt's presidential election committee is examining fraud complaints after Sunday's first round, where Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Mursi and former Mubarak-era Ahmed Shafiq are presumed to have garnered enough votes for next Sunday's runoff.
‘Top candidates’ claim mantle of Egypt's revolution
27/05/2012 - EGYPT

‘Top candidates’ claim mantle of Egypt's revolution

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Mursi and former Mubarak-era air force chief Ahmed Shafiq, both presumed candidates in round two of Egypt’s presidential elections, began vying for support on Saturday by vowing to restore the country’s “revolution”.
Muslim Brotherhood claims revolution 'in danger'
26/05/2012 - EGYPT

Muslim Brotherhood claims revolution 'in danger'

The Muslim Brotherhood called on Egyptians on Saturday to "save" the revolution by backing its candidate Mohammed Mursi in a presidential run-off vote. Mursi is expected to face off against Ahmed Shafiq, a former PM to the deposed Hosni Mubarak.
Muslim Brotherhood claims spot in presidential run-off
25/05/2012 - EGYPT

Muslim Brotherhood claims spot in presidential run-off

The Muslim Brotherhood claimed Friday its candidate had secured a spot in the second round of Egypt's first free presidential election, with most of the ballots counted, and expected to meet ex-PM Ahmed Shafiq in the June run-off.
Polls close in first round of historic Egypt elections
24/05/2012 - EGYPT

Polls close in first round of historic Egypt elections

Polls closed Thursday in the first round of Egypt’s landmark competitive presidential elections, which drew millions of people out to choose between 12 candidates following the removal of former president Hosni Mubarak by popular revolt last year.
Egypt's presidential poll: The revolution, Part II (part 2)
23/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

Egypt's presidential poll: The revolution, Part II (part 2)

Fifteen months after Hosni Mubarak's fall, the second act of Egypt's revolution is underway. Millions of Egyptians are choosing a president in the first free elections in the country's 5,000-year history. Douglas Herbert and his panel discuss whether the newly elected president will have a chance of healing divisions while tackling poverty and fighting violent crime.
Egypt's presidential poll: The revolution, Part II
23/05/2012 - THE DEBAT

Egypt's presidential poll: The revolution, Part II

Fifteen months after Hosni Mubarak's fall, the second act of Egypt's revolution is underway. Millions of Egyptians are choosing a president in the first free elections in the country's 5,000-year history. Douglas Herbert and his panel discuss whether the newly elected president will have a chance of healing divisions while tackling poverty and fighting violent crime.
Egyptians vote on second day of historic election
24/05/2012 - EGYPT

Egyptians vote on second day of historic election

Egyptians continued to cast ballots across the country on Thursday as voting in the country’s historic presidential election entered a second day. Twelve candidates are vying to succeed Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted by a popular revolt last year.
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