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Is Latest Attack In Syria A Game Changer?
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An Egyptian election official counting ballots from the presidential election.
Egypt May Be Headed To Runoff Between Islamist And Former Mubarak Aide
()As officials count ballots from this week's first-ever free presidential election, the Muslim Brotherhood is claiming its candidate got the most votes and will be in a runoff next month against ousted President Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister.
Egyptians Vote In Historic Presidential Election
The vote will bring down the final curtain on decades of authoritarian rule, though concerns remain.
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Next Goal For Egypt's Islamists Is The Presidency ()
May 22, 2012 The Muslim Brotherhood was the big winner in Egypt's parliamentary elections several months ago. Now the group has its sights on the presidency. Their candidate, Mohammed Morsi, is trailing in the polls, but will have the group's political machinery behind him in voting this week.
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Lockerbie Bomber Dies, Three Years After Release()
May 20, 2012 The former Libyan intelligence officer who was the only person ever convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie, Scotland, bombing has died, according to reports. He was 59.
After A Free Fall, Zimbabwe Finds A Bit Of Stability()
May 20, 2012 Zimbabwe suffered out-of-control inflation four years ago, and it ravaged an economy already in decline. Today, the economy has stabilized and the shops are full, though many Zimbabweans are still struggling.
Back To School, Despite Sudanese Violence()
May 20, 2012 Long years of civil war, exile and displacement as refugees have disrupted South Sudan's education system. They're still catching up nearly a year after independence from — and renewed conflict with — Sudan.
U.S. Serves Up New Food Security Effort In Africa()
May 18, 2012 As President Obama hosts leaders of the Group of Eight, he's announcing a major initiative to boost investments in rural Africa. The program aims to lift millions out of poverty and will include several billion dollars in investments from private companies.
