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Vote counting underway in historic Egypt election
May 24, 2012
Vote counting underway in historic Egypt election
Following two days of voting, vote counting began Thursday at 9 pm in the election that will determine Egypt’s next…
In North Sinai, some revolution lies in the outskirts of the city
May 24, 2012
In North Sinai, some revolution lies in the outskirts of the city
While being often remembered in the news as the home of lawlessness, Sinai also had its two days of voting…
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…