Egypt
Wael Ghonim sees positive indicators in first round of elections
May 26, 2012
Wael Ghonim sees positive indicators in first round of elections
Political activist Wael Ghonim has said that the first round of the presidential elections has given positive indicators. One such…
If elected president, Shafiq says he will accept a Brotherhood-led cabinet
May 26, 2012
If elected president, Shafiq says he will accept a Brotherhood-led cabinet
Ahmed Shafiq, who came second in the first round of the presidential elections, said on Friday that he doesn’t oppose…
Shafiq accused of vote buying and threatening voters in Mansoura
May 26, 2012
Shafiq accused of vote buying and threatening voters in Mansoura
A revolutionary activist group in Mansoura has accused the Ahmed Shafiq campaign of buying votes and threatening voters with…
Jama’a al-Islamiya supports Morsy in run-off
May 25, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya supports Morsy in run-off
The Salafi group Jama'a al-Islamiya announced its support of Mohamed Morsi Friday evening, after preliminary results showed that the candidate…
After Sabbahi’s late surge, a near victory
May 25, 2012
After Sabbahi’s late surge, a near victory
The scene at Hamdeen Sabbahi’s campaign headquarters was tense on Friday as voting results continued to roll in. In…
After defeat, Abouel Fotouh campaign reviews and regroups
May 25, 2012
After defeat, Abouel Fotouh campaign reviews and regroups
Outside Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh’s campaign headquarters, a fast food delivery man is getting ready to deliver around 50…
UPDATE: Al-Masry Al-Youm election results show Morsy first, Shafiq second
May 25, 2012
UPDATE: Al-Masry Al-Youm election results show Morsy first, Shafiq second
Al-Masry Al-Youm has compiled a comprehensive tabulation of results from the first round of presidential elections, which ended yesterday.
Alexandria bucks national trends and Islamist reputation
May 25, 2012
Alexandria bucks national trends and Islamist reputation
ALEXANDRIA - Praying for the best, Mabrooka Hassan Ali sat with her husband under the shade beside their voting…
Pro-revolution figures trade blame for Shafiq success
May 25, 2012
Pro-revolution figures trade blame for Shafiq success
Political figures are trading accusation over who is responsible for Ahmed Shafiq's leading position in the presidential elections. Shafiq, the…
Brotherhood man promises Islamic law in Egypt
May 25, 2012
Brotherhood man promises Islamic law in Egypt
CAIRO — When he joined the race for Egypt's presidency just five weeks ago, Mohamed Morsy was mocked as the…