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Egypt Presidential Election Results: Mohammed Morsi is an Opportunist and His Victory is Bad for Egypt

Now that Morsi is confirmed as the Egyptian President, his party may push for sharia law to play a greater role in Egypt.
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Egypt Presidential Election 2012: Muslim Brotherhood Wins, What Does it Mean for U.S?

Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi has won a spot in the second round of Egypt's elections, according to results Friday from Egypt's election.
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Egypt Presidential Elections 2012: Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the U.S.

The most important thing American officials can do is to remember one thing: this is an Egyptian election, not an American one.
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Egypt Presidential Elections: Amidst Fraud Allegations and Total Military Control, Democracy is Nowhere to Be Found

The military has controlled Egypt for over 60 years, and this election will be no different. It is the SCAF who will decide who gets elected president, not the people.
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Muslim Brotherhood Victory in Egypt Would Force Obama to Rethink US Middle East Policy

Egypt’s post-Arab Spring democracy is leading up to a dramatic and possibly violent set of runoff elections that may leave the United States short of allies in an already tense region.
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Egypt Presidential Election Results 2012: Mohammed Morsi vs. Ahmed Shafiq

Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate, and Ahmed Shafiq, Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister, will face each other in a June runoff election. Here's what you need to know.
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Egypt Presidential Election 2012: Best and Worst Case Scenario For the U.S.

Choosing between two candidates that fail to offer hopeful visions of the future.
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Egypt's Long Road to Democracy May Start With Today's Elections

Is this proof of the success of the Arab Spring? Or are these elections just a sham and is democracy still fleeting in Egypt?
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Egypt Presidential Election Results: How SCAF and the Egyptian Military Played Us

For more than a year the Egyptian military tried to persuade the public that they were the protectors of the revolution. Turns out, SCAF has been setting up to steal freedom the whole time.
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Egypt Election Results: Mohammed Morsi Will Be President, But in Name Only

What will happen next is anyone’s guess, but the SCAF still retains the upper hand.
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How America Should Respond to the Muslim Brotherhood Victory in Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi is likely to be declared the winner of Egypt's presidential election on Thursday. America should embrace him for the sake of democracy.
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What Will the Muslim Brotherhood's Win in Egypt Mean for the United States and Israel?

Egypt's focus should be whether a true democracy, free of old alliances and trade agreements, can alter ties between the three states. The focus should not be a candidate's religious affiliation.
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Exclusive Interview With Mohamed Morsi: What to Expect From the Muslim Brotherhood

In an interview with the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsi, Dalia Malek finds contradictions between the organization's actions and public statements.
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Egypt Presidential Elections: LIVE Results

Egyptians head to the polls on Saturday in a two-day run-off election to determine their next freely elected president. But the election has not come without its fair share of controversy.
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Enrique Peña Nieto Leads in Mexico, But Three-Party System May Lead to Crisis

Unless Enrique Peña Nieto wins with a big margin, Mexico's three-party system might produce another legitimacy crisis in the upcoming presidential elections, like it happened in 2006.
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Iran Gives UN Security Council the Middle Finger

Iran once again defies the United Nations Security Council.
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Julian Assange’s Request for Asylum in Ecuador Is the Wikileaks Founder's Last Chance for Freedom

Julian Assange's pending asylum request in Ecuador is his last chance to avoid possible U.S. prosecution. As we await the outcome of his request, here are a few reasons why it's a good idea.
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Myanmar's Road to Democracy: Ethnic Discrimination in Rakhine State Sparks Violence Against Muslim Rohingya

Violence that began earlier this month in the Myanmar state of Rakhine has led to exodus of many Muslim Rohingya seeking refuge in the neighboring countries of India, Bangladesh, and Thailand.
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Hollande, True to Socialist Roots, Skeptical of British-Style Austerity

After proposing a 75% tax on the highest-earners, newly-elected French President François Hollande would do well to listen to Prime Minister Cameron's economic advice.
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Euro 2012 Racism and Riots Prove UEFA Doesn't Care About a Safe Tournament

UEFA needs to take much more substantive, direct action to show that they actually care about hosting a safe, peaceful event.
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Syrian Civil War: Suspected Russian Support of Assad Regime Adds Fodder to Escalating Crisis

Speculation around Russia's direct support of Syria's Assad has run rampant in recent days. With Russian ships en route to Syria recently sent back to port, what can we now expect from Putin?
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Mexico Presidential Election: Drug War Tarnishes Felipe Calderon's Legacy

Unfortunately for Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s legacy, drugs, guns, and decapitated bodies sell more headlines than economic percentage points on a graph.
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Egyptian Military Power Grab Threatens Democracy

The Egyptian military's power grab on the eve of the presidential vote leaves Egypt in chaos as the likelihood of democracy fades fast.
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Egypt Presidential Election Results Delayed: Is the Army Complicit to Blame?

The announcement of Egypt's presidential runoff elections have been delayed, causing speculation that the Army is either complicit in the revolution's undermining or simply incompetent.
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Greek Election 2012 Results: LIVE Antonis Samaras Sworn In as Prime Minister

On Sunday, Greek voters head to the polls to elect a new government, in a closely watched election which could determine whether Greece stays in the euro or not.
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