Historic 62 Percent Turnout In Egypt Elections -- Christian Science Monitor
There are only three official winners so far in Egypt's elections as many districts ready for runoffs.
Egypt's first post-Mubarak election has produced few clear winners in the initial round, with a historic 62 percent of voters turning out to choose among more than 100 candidates in some districts.
The official election results announced in Egypt today show that only three individual candidates won outright. The rest of the the individual races will be decided in runoff races next week. The eventual winners in the individual races, conducted in three geographically-staggered rounds, will make up one-third of the new lower house of parliament.
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MIDDLE EAST
Expelled Iran diplomats leave Britain. Expelled Iran diplomats to receive heroes' welcome.
Yemen PM warns transition at risk, eight dead in Taiz.
Sanctions bite in Syria as oil giant Shell pulls out.
Syria opposition groups agree to coordinate effort.
Syria death toll is 'more than 4,000', says UN.
Icon of US military now in Iraqi hands.
In Iraq, U.S. troops aren't yet in the clear.
UN sanctions on Iran have been exhausted.
US Senate OKs sanctions on Iran’s central bank.
ASIA
Twelfth Tibetan monk immolates himself in protest against Chinese rule.
Pakistan says US gave wrong info before strike. After NATO strike, Pakistan adjusts rules of engagement.
Popular distrust challenges peaceful rise of India and China.
S. Korean official warns of provocations from North.
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AFRICA
ICC prosecutor seeks Sudan defense minister's arrest.
Egypt announces record-high voter turnout.
Islamic fundamentalists set to force Sharia law on Egypt after election victory.
Egypt's Islamists poised to dominate Parliament. Egypt Islamists on collision course with military after vote.
'At least 18 civilians killed' during DR Congo vote.
Somali pirates detained by Royal Navy.
Europe crisis 'threatens Africa'.
EUROPE
London Olympics 2012: Argentina proposes pro-Falkland Islands logo for team clothing.
Italy, Greece among worst Euro countries in corruption ranking.
EU mulls oil embargo in Iran nuclear standoff.
Russian vote watchdog under pressure before elections.
Sarkozy calls for new European treaty as euro enters make-or-break week.
18 months after vote, Belgium has government.
Croatia center-left to take power as economy sinks.
Kosovo violence threatens Serbia’s EU aspirations.
Cocaine found on 11% of UK banknotes.
AMERICAS
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North Mexico wilts under worst drought on record.
Mexican Army dismantles gang's antennas, radios.
Ruling party to lead Guyana's first minority gov't.
Chavez touts new Latin America, Caribbean bloc.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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