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Egypt's Brotherhood flexes muscles in push for presidency - Reuters Mon, 21 May 2012 01:01:45 GMT

The Guardian

Egypt's Brotherhood flexes muscles in push for presidency Reuters Listing places around Egypt, Mursi told the Cairo crowd: "We will take a serious step towards a better future, God willing." He promised to combat any corrupt hangers-on from Mubarak's era. "If they take a step to take us backwards, to forge the will ... Secular or Islamist? Egypt chooses a presidentFox News Egypt's Brotherhood goes all out for presidencyChicago Tribune Profiles of Egypt's main presidential candidatesWashington Post Bloomberg all 368 news articles »

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Egyptian detainees start hunger strike - USA TODAY Sun, 20 May 2012 21:05:53 GMT

Kansas City Star

Egyptian detainees start hunger strike USA TODAY The protest comes on the eve of presidential elections that are supposed to lead to Egypt's ruling military council stepping down in favor of a civilian government— but also amid rising fears that the generals will continue to transfer civilians to ... As Egypt holds landmark vote, a nation-by-nation look at Arab Spring's progressWashington Post Egypt presidential candidate joins hunger strikeKansas City Star all 342 news articles »

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Islamists losing allure as Egypt presidential vote nears, poll finds - Stars and Stripes Mon, 21 May 2012 01:02:19 GMT

Stars and Stripes

Islamists losing allure as Egypt presidential vote nears, poll finds Stars and Stripes Egyptians gather outside in downtown Cairo, Egypt, on May 9, 2012, to watch the country's first televised debate ever between two candidates in the May 23-24 presidential election. The debate, featured former Arab League secretary general Amr Moussa, ... For many in Egypt, the presidential vote is not about IslamBellingham Herald Egypt's New President Could Come From Old GuardNPR Rights group accuses Egypt's military of tortureWJTV BusinessWeek all 1,196 news articles »

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U.S. Can Fix Egypt Ties If Election Eases Military Power - Bloomberg Sun, 20 May 2012 22:19:31 GMT

CBS News

U.S. Can Fix Egypt Ties If Election Eases Military Power Bloomberg US-Egypt ties have become snarled over the past year. Many Egyptians resent the US because it supported the deposed regime of Hosni Mubarak. And the US has struggled for a coherent response to the country's back-and- forth dance with democracy under ... Egypt's election body promises free, fair electionCBS News Presidential elections campaign ban starts midnight; violation penalty undefinedAhram Online Egypt HPEC holds press conferencePress TV all 41 news articles »

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In Egypt's Sinai, tribesmen remain hostile to upcoming presidential vote - Kansas City Star Sun, 20 May 2012 20:49:27 GMT

In Egypt's Sinai, tribesmen remain hostile to upcoming presidential vote Kansas City Star By Mohannad Sabry EL SHEIKH ZWAYYED, Egypt -- Last Wednesday, a pickup truck loaded with masked men raced past a major security checkpoint on the coastal highway near this northern Sinai town and opened fire. Soldiers and police officers fired back, ... and more »

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In an Egyptian orchestra, blind women shine - Seattle Post Intelligencer Sun, 20 May 2012 13:23:41 GMT

In an Egyptian orchestra, blind women shine Seattle Post Intelligencer AMR NABIL, AP In this Monday, March 12, 2012 photo, Egyptian visually impaired girls hold hands as they walk toward the music rehearsal room at the El Nour Wal Amal (Light and Hope) all girls school in Cairo, Egypt. El Nour Wal Amal Association, ... and more »

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Egypt's would-be "president of the poor" touts past - Reuters Sun, 20 May 2012 13:12:54 GMT

Oman Daily Observer

Egypt's would-be "president of the poor" touts past Reuters By Dina Zayed | QALYUB, Egypt (Reuters) - The motorcade of Hamdeen Sabahy, a dark horse in Egypt's presidential race, inched over the bumpy roads of this Egyptian town led by a car booming 1960s nationalist music in homage to his hero, ... Egypt's would-be 'president of the poor' touts pastBusiness Recorder (blog) all 13 news articles »

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As presidential election nears, Egypt's Christians worry - CBS News Sun, 20 May 2012 23:30:48 GMT

CBS News

As presidential election nears, Egypt's Christians worry CBS News CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports Egypt's largest minority fears their situation may go from bad to worse. Mass at St. Mary's in Cairo starts early, at 7:30 am Even so, the church is nearly full. The Coptic Christian ritual is ancient and ... and more »

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Egypt's Brotherhood flexes muscles in push for presidency - Reuters India Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:02 GMT

StarAfrica.com

Egypt's Brotherhood flexes muscles in push for presidency Reuters India By Samia Nakhoul and Yasmine Saleh | CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood showed off its ability to rally support with choreographed campaign events throughout the nation on Sunday in a final push to clinch victory for its candidate in this ... Egypt landmark poll stirs passions in farming villageEgyptian Gazette all 5 news articles »

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Lessons For Egyptian Elections From Turkey - NPR Sun, 20 May 2012 12:52:58 GMT

Lessons For Egyptian Elections From Turkey NPR KENYON: It's hardly a comforting lesson for Egypt, where a thoroughly entrenched military holds sway and none of the leading political contenders has experience in running a state. But there are historical shifts that suggest Egypt's experience may be ... and more »