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Suez, which stoked flames of uprising, lukewarm on election
May 24, 2012
Suez, which stoked flames of uprising, lukewarm on election
SUEZ — The first post-revolution presidential election has attracted much hype in local and international media, but that excitement was…
Prioritizing security, Minya voters go to polls with little enthusiasm
May 24, 2012
Prioritizing security, Minya voters go to polls with little enthusiasm
MINYA — With a diverse population divided into cities and villages and a unique sectarian dynamic, Minya voter choices for…
Class divisions emerge in Alexandria vote
May 24, 2012
Class divisions emerge in Alexandria vote
ALEXANDRIA — Despite long lines and hot weather, people in Egypt’s second-largest city, ventured to polling stations to vote in…
In labor stronghold of Mahalla, vote split between Morsy and Sabbahi
May 24, 2012
In labor stronghold of Mahalla, vote split between Morsy and Sabbahi
MAHALLA — The city of Mahalla, which some call the "Industrial Citadel of the Nile Delta," conducted its first day…
First day of voting not without glitches
May 23, 2012
First day of voting not without glitches
Amid a fluctuating turnout and a number of legal violations, polling stations opened their doors on Wednesday to more than…
Egypt votes, not without laughing
May 23, 2012
Egypt votes, not without laughing
Like its revolution, Egypt’s landmark presidential election is not short on humor. Jokes are found in street conversations, Twitter timelines…
Election day violations widespread but relatively minor
May 23, 2012
Election day violations widespread but relatively minor
On the first day of Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak presidential election, violations of electoral laws and fair practices are occurring…
For Egypt’s voters, revolution feels light years away
May 22, 2012
For Egypt’s voters, revolution feels light years away
The first presidential election following a popular uprising celebrated for giving Egyptians their voice back is not as glorious and…
What powers will the elected president have?
May 22, 2012
What powers will the elected president have?
Egyptians are heading to the polls Wednesday to pick their president with the outcome unknown for the first time. What…