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Muslim Brotherhood claims lead in election

Muslim Brotherhood claims lead in election

25 May 2012, 19:44 PM

Middle East | Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood says their candidate, Mohammed Mursi, will face ex-PM Shafiq in a presidential run-off, according to their tally.
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Factbox: Egypt's presidential candidates

Factbox: Egypt's presidential candidates

25 May 2012, 16:55 PM

Africa | Who are the candidates Egyptians are voting for in the first presidential elections after the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak? Read more

Concern al-Qaeda may have 'foothold' in Syria

Concern al-Qaeda may have 'foothold' in Syria

25 May 2012, 15:32 PM

Middle East | There is growing concern among some Western officials about al-Qaeda's involvement in the Syrian uprising. Read more

Polls close in Egypt presidential election

Polls close in Egypt presidential election

25 May 2012, 7:03 AM

Middle East | Voting has ended in Egypt's first free presidential election, with counting getting under way immediately. Read more

Egyptian vote for second day in key poll

Egyptian vote for second day in key poll

24 May 2012, 21:24 PM

Middle East | The morning turnout has been generally weaker than the previous day, when long lines formed outside polling centres throughout Egypt Read more

Egyptians swarm polling centre for second day

Egyptians swarm polling centre for second day

24 May 2012, 20:04 PM

Middle East | Egyptians have swarmed polling stations on the second day of a gripping presidential election in which candidates are pitting stability against the ideals of the uprising that ended Hosni Mubarak's rule. Read more

Syrians troops fire on protesters

Syrians troops fire on protesters

23 May 2012, 23:12 PM

Middle East | Lawyers and other sympathisers have staged a sit-in calling for the release of political prisoners in Syria. Read more

Egyptians vote in first free election

Egyptians vote in first free election

23 May 2012, 23:11 PM

Africa | A two-day presidential election in Egypt will bring down the final curtain on decades of authoritarian rule. Read more

Egypt says death not related to election

Egypt says death not related to election

23 May 2012, 22:28 PM

Africa | Egypt's interior ministry has refuted reports that a policeman's death is linked to the elections, stating "this was a regular fight". Read more

Mubarak shadows Egypt elections

Mubarak shadows Egypt elections

23 May 2012, 19:30 PM

Middle East | Egyptians have headed to the polls in historic presidential elections contested by Islamists and secularists, in the shadow of veteran dictator Hosni Mubarak. Read more

Egypt buzzing ahead of landmark poll

Egypt buzzing ahead of landmark poll

23 May 2012, 10:17 AM

Middle East | A buzz of excitement swept through the Egyptian capital, a day before its first presidential election since an uprising overthrew Hosni Mubarak.
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Egypt police get ten years for protest deaths

Egypt police get ten years for protest deaths

23 May 2012, 6:35 AM

Middle East | A Cairo court sentenced five policemen to 10 years in jail in absentia for the killing of protesters during the uprising which ousted president Hosni Mubarak, judicial sources told AFP. Read more

Bomb kills five people in Syrian capital

22 May 2012, 20:39 PM

Middle East | As clashes continue in north Syria, a bomb has exploded in the Damascus neighbourhood of Qaboun, which has seen frequent anti-government protests. Read more

Clashes over graffiti ahead of Egypt poll

Clashes over graffiti ahead of Egypt poll

22 May 2012, 19:09 PM

Africa | Angry scenes have erupted in Cairo after government workers started painting over revolutionary slogans and graffiti on the walls surrounding the American University at Tahrir Square, Gary Cox reports.  Read more

Analysis: Has the Muslim Brotherhood lost its mojo?

Analysis: Has the Muslim Brotherhood lost its mojo?

22 May 2012, 14:41 PM

Africa | A year and a half after the beginning of the Arab Spring, the Muslim Brotherhood is in many ways enjoying a historical triumph. But in Egypt, where it was born, the movement is challenged by a splintering of political Islam -- and by its own political errors.
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Al-Qaeda bomber kills 96 Yemeni soldiers

Al-Qaeda bomber kills 96 Yemeni soldiers

22 May 2012, 14:09 PM

Middle East | A suicide bomber in uniform has killed 96 soldiers and wounded 300 in Yemen with the government saying it is undeterred in its fight against al-Qaeda. Read more

Blog: Tunisia's Jewish community staying put

Blog: Tunisia's Jewish community staying put

22 May 2012, 12:39 PM

Africa | On the Tunisian island of Djerba, security concerns don't stop the Jewish community from celebrating the annual Ghriba festival, writes Bill Code.
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Yemen suicide attack kills 50 soldiers

Yemen suicide attack kills 50 soldiers

21 May 2012, 19:28 PM

Middle East | A Yemeni soldier dressed in uniform blew himself up in the middle of an army battalion in Sanaa, killing at least 50 troops and wounding dozens of others, a military official said. Read more

Blast near UN monitors causes Syria deaths

Blast near UN monitors causes Syria deaths

21 May 2012, 12:32 PM

Middle East | A rocket-propelled grenade has exploded near a team of UN observers in a Damascus suburb, as dozens of people were killed. Read more

Monitors want talks to end Syria killing

Monitors want talks to end Syria killing

18 May 2012, 20:52 PM

Middle East | No number of observers in Syria can achieve a permanent end to the violence without a genuine commitment to talk, says the leader of UN team. Read more