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As polls close, Egypt closes in on democracy

CAIRO — The apparent success of the election, which came on the heels of a week of violence in Cairo, seems to have muffled the loudest anti-government voices — for now.

Egypt elections: Egyptians line up to vote in landmark polls (VIDEO)

Many polling stations already had long lines outside before they officially opened at 8:00 AM local time. Some queues were said to be up to two miles long.

Mahmoud Salem: from "douchebag" to politician?

CAIRO — Several young revolutionaries now see the official structure of power as the best option for implementing reforms in Egypt — and they're running for office.

Mubarak's trial to be postponed again

Some of the lawyers, who are representing famillies of those killed during the uprising against Mubarak's rule, had demanded changes to the panel.

Egypt makes religious discrimination illegal following deadly rioting

Egypt is taking the adage "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all," and putting it into law.

Egypt: anti-Israel sentiment erupts

CAIRO — Despite popular opinion, Egypt’s military rulers have shown little willingness to dramatically alter Egypt’s foreign policy vis-à-vis Israel in the post-Mubarak era.

Judge ends TV broadcast of Mubarak Trial

At Mubarak’s first court appearance, broadcast on Egyptian state TV, the former president’s condition shocked the nation.

In Egypt, things still done the Mubarak way

CAIRO — Activists accuse army of silencing opponents with Mubarak-style violence and deception.

Hosni Mubarak has stomach cancer, lawyer says

Deeb has said that Mubarak is "very sad and sorry" about the allegations but that he had no regrets. The ex-leader also denies giving authorization to fire on demonstrators.
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