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dipsydoodle

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1. Egypt election: Rivals claim run-off places

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Fri May 25, 2012, 08:34 AM

May 2012

The Muslim Brotherhood's candidate for Egyptian president, Mohammed Mursi, is likely to face former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a run-off vote, according to partial election results.

More than 11,000 out of 13,000 polling stations have declared results, in the first election since strongman Hosni Mubarak was overthrown last year.

Early counts put Mr Mursi on about 26% and Mr Shafiq at roughly 24%.

Partial results are subject to recounts and final results are due on 29 May.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18201808

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