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Elections in Egypt

As votes are counted, Egypt’s military says political handover will go on as scheduled

Egypt is once more facing a political crisis. Its parliament was dissolved and its military rulers have assumed more power for themselves. But a democratically elected president should be named by Thursday. It’s expected to be Mohamed Morsi, but how much power he’ll have remains to be seen.

The World

Egypt Election: Muslim Brotherhood Calls for Mass Protest

Conflict & Justice

Mubarak Sentenced to Life In Prison, Egyptians Take to the Streets Once More

Egypt Election: No Clear Winner

Conflict & Justice

Egypt Chooses New President

Global Politics

Egypt to vote on key constitutional changes

Global Politics

The World’s Ben Gilbert reports from Cairo about Egyptians getting ready to take a key step for their fledgling democracy. They vote this weekend on amendments to the constitution that would end decades of repressive emergency laws.

The World

Egyptian opposition politician released from jail

Global Politics

The Egyptian authorities have released the opposition politician Ayman Nour after more than three years in prison. Nour was jailed a few months after he challenged Egypt’s president Hosni Mubarak in 2005 elections. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the story from the BBC’s Christian Fraser in Cairo.

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood

Conflict & Justice

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood was outlawed for nearly a half century. Now it could be part of the next Egyptian government. It officially advocates sharia law but members have their differences. The World’s Ben Gilbert has the story.