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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…
Foreign policy, a blank slate for candidates to draw on
May 22, 2012
Foreign policy, a blank slate for candidates to draw on
During the Mubarak years, Egypt lost a great deal of its international clout as the main regional power broker and…
In Egypt’s election, Port Said is eyeing the strongman
May 22, 2012
In Egypt’s election, Port Said is eyeing the strongman
Port Said — On a cloudy day, 52-year-old taxi driver Sayed Mutayei drives his car down 23 July Street, one…
Islamist stronghold buzzes with election fervor
May 22, 2012
Islamist stronghold buzzes with election fervor
ALEXANDRIA — The day before Egyptians vote for the country's first civilian president, Alexandria voters cannot stop discussing the elections.…
Presidential election puts secular parties to democratic test
May 22, 2012
Presidential election puts secular parties to democratic test
Formed on a wave of optimism last year, political realities and internal squabbles have taken their toll on the secular…
Judges left in the dark as they prepare to observe election
May 22, 2012
Judges left in the dark as they prepare to observe election
With little to no training, judges who presided over polling stations in the parliamentary elections last November were forced to…
Mobile operators prepare for increased activity during election
May 22, 2012
Mobile operators prepare for increased activity during election
Egypt’s three mobile phone operators announced the adoption of technical precautions they would take Wednesday to handle an expected increase…
Morsy stages campaign finale in heart of Cairo
May 21, 2012
Morsy stages campaign finale in heart of Cairo
As preliminary results of overseas voting put the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate at the front of the presidential race, the organization…
Awa makes final campaign push
May 21, 2012
Awa makes final campaign push
“It’s 10 pm,” one of three galabeya-wearing men huffs as they make their way towards the exit. “I’m not spending…