Egyptians have begun electing a president freely for the first time, choosing between a former general of the old guard and an Islamist who is running for God.
Egyptians have begun electing a president freely for the first time, choosing between a former general of the old guard and an Islamist who is running for God.
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Many were perplexed and fearful of the future and there were signs that, as in last month's first round, millions would not vote.
The contest, pitting Hosni Mubarak's last PM Ahmed Shafik against Mohamed Morsy of the Muslim Brotherhood, is supposed to seal a democratic transition that began with the overthrow of Mubarak 16 months ago.
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