Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Africa - Voice of America: Egyptians Vote in Historic Presidential Election

Africa - Voice of America
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Egyptians Vote in Historic Presidential Election
May 23rd 2012, 03:35

CAIRO - Millions of Egyptians stood in long lines Wednesday to cast ballots in the first presidential election since President Hosni Mubarak resigned last year amid massive protests. The buildup to the contentious election has largely pitted candidates representing the old guard tied to Mubarak against Islamists trying to form new coalitions. In all, 13 candidates are on the ballot, but one has dropped out of the race. The voting will stretch over two days. Voters lined up for blocks, ...

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