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Mursi brings forward election to defuse Coptic rowEgypt has brought forward the start of parliamentary elections to April 22 to defuse a row with the Christian minority, who said the original schedule would conflict with their Easter celebrations. More… |
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Egypt opposition calls for protest against basic lawEgypt's opposition called for nationwide protests against a constitution backed by President Mohamed Mursi, after a vote exposed deep divisions that could undermine his efforts to build consensus for tough economic measures. T More… |
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Egypt starts voting in run-off pollsEgyptians began voting on Saturday in a run-off presidential election that offers them a stark choice between a conservative Islamist and a former top military officer who was the last prime minister of ousted President Hosni Mubarak. It i More… |
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73pc Egyptian expats in Bahrain voteSeventy-three per cent of Egyptians in Bahrain turned out for the second round of voting for one of two presidential candidates who made it through to the final round in their country's election, said officials. A total of 3,660 Egyptians, More… |
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Voting starts in France, Sarkozy headed for defeatVoting started in mainland France on Sunday in an election that could make Nicolas Sarkozy the 11th European leader to be swept from office by the economic crisis and crown Francois Hollande as France's first Socialist president in 17 years. More… |
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Iran vote seen bolstering Ali KhameneiIranians wrapped up a parliamentary election likely to reinforce Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's power over rival hardliners led by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian leaders were looking for a high turnout at Friday's poll to More… |
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Voting begins in Iran's electionPolls opened on Friday for a parliamentary election in Iran that will test the popularity of the clerical establishment at a time of a standoff with the West over the country's nuclear programme. State radio reported polling stations opene More… |
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Egyptians at polls again in parliament voteEgyptians voted in the third round of a parliamentary election on Tuesday that has so far handed Islamists the biggest share of seats in an assembly that will be central in the planned transition from army rule. Islamist groups came late t More… |
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Voting opens for Abu Dhabi culinary awardsVoting for Abu Dhabi Gourmet Stars Awards, dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the local culinary scene, opened today (October 5) for the 2012 culinary arts event set that will run across the emirate’s leading F&B establishments. Gourmet Abu Dhabi More… |
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Bahrain to hold 2nd round of electionsWhile five new MPs were elected in Bahrain’s parliamentary by-elections, there were no outright winners in nine remaining constituencies, which will host a second round of voting next Saturday (October 1). Candidates required more than 50 More… |
